Local referendums and petitions

Find information on referendums and petitions that have taken place in the borough and rules regarding petition signatures.

Regulation 4 of The Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions) (England) Regulations 2011 requires the Council to publish the total number of electors required to sign a petition requiring the Council to hold a referendum on whether the local authority should start to operate a mayor and cabinet executive or the committee system.

Here you can view the Referendums and Petitions Notice February 2026 (PDF, 225 KB)