To trigger a local referendum, 5% of the electorate need to sign a petition. We have to publish the number of people 5% represents each year.
To trigger a local referendum, 5% of the electorate needs to sign a petition. A petition is request for action signed by more than two people.
The number that is equal to 5% of the electorate as of 15 February 2024 is 10,693.
This figure will be used to verify petitions from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
The number for 2025 will be published within 14 days of 15 February 2025. If this number is less than 10,693, the lower number will be used to verify petitions from the date the lower number is published until 31 March 2025.
Frances Biggs
Head of Electoral Services
London Borough of Southwark
Electoral Services
PO Box
64529
London
SE1P 5LX
Thursday 15 February 2024