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Petitions

Anyone who lives, works or studies in the City of Westminster can organise and sign a petition. This includes the under 18s.

Petition for a mayoral referendum

The law states that a petition containing the signatures of more than 5% of the local government electorate can require the local authority to hold a referendum on whether or not the council should have a directly elected mayor.

Published: 24 February 2021

Last updated: 15 February 2024