Verification Number for 2021

On 15 February each year, West Devon Borough Council is required to publish the number equal to 5% of its local government electors for the purposes of determining the validity of a petition.

In accordance with Regulation 4(1) of The Local Authority (Referendums) (Petitions & Directions) (England) Regulations 2000, the number that is equal to 5% of the number of local government electors shown in the revised register of electors is:

2194

This is for the West Devon Borough Council area, having effect on the 15 February 2021.

Please see the attached Publication of verification number (PDF) [15KB] (opens new window) for the official notice.