Referenda
A referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may be the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional amendment, a law, the recall of an elected official or simply a specific government policy. The referendum is a form of direct democracy and is governed by The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
Contact Details:
Address: Electoral registration office
North Block Basement,
Civic Centre,
Southampton
Postcode: SO14 7LY
Telephone: 023 8083 2245
Email: elections@southampton.gov.uk
Fax: 023 8033 0696
Details of service:
Referenda
A referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may be the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional amendment, a law, the recall of an elected official or simply a specific government policy. The referendum is a form of direct democracy and is governed by The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
A referendum can be called if a petition is submitted to the local authority containing the signatures of 5% of electorate in the Council’s Register of Electors having effect on 15th February in any given year.
This number is published each year and a copy of the notice can be seen in the right hand menu of this page.
How to get more information:
The office is open: Monday - Thursday; 0830 - 1700, Friday; 0830 -1630
Last updated: 21 April 2008
