Basic photo ID will have to be produced by voters at polling stations before they are allowed to cast their vote.
Councillors fear a demand for photo ID to vote could disenfranchise people as changes are introduced during the upcoming General Election .
A report to the council's Executive said: "The poll card will be required to contain information on the Voter ID requirement, including listing the acceptable forms of ID, and on how to get a Voter Authority Certificate. Qualifying ID in Scotland includes a passport, driving licence, a Blue Badge, Scottish National Entitlement travel card or a biometric immigration document. There are a variety of others which will be detailed on the council website
The motion also agreed to move the polling place to Our Lady's RC Primary School on a temporary basis until the Fauldhouse Community Centre is available again. The polling place at Fauldhouse Training Centre will be retained. "I find it astonishing that the current UK government is perfectly happy that two per cent of people are going to be disenfranchised, that they think that's acceptable. I think zero percent should be the target."
Labour Party West Lothian Council General Election Immigration Broxburn Whitburn
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
West Lothian school awarded after going for goldWilliamston Primary School in Livingston has been presented with a gold award from Sports Scotland
Read more »
West Lothian home-owners warned buildings insurance may not cover RAAC repairsWest Lothian council voted to ask the Scottish Government to fund surveys for home-owners
Read more »
Kind West Lothian carers help make treatment easier for patientsWorkers from Coast Care and Support raised cash to fund a vein finding machine
Read more »
Huge Blaze at Scots Swimming Pool in West LothianA huge blaze has broken out at a Scots swimming pool in West Lothian. Emergency services were called to the Broxburn Swimming Pool shortly after 6pm on Saturday, March 23. There are currently six engines in attendance and police officers at the scene. It is not known if there are any injuries.
Read more »
4000 West Lothian women short changed by rise in pension age celebrate reportThe Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) report said the women are owned compensation
Read more »
Members of two West Lothian pipe bands honoured at special receptionPeople’s Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band and West Lothian Schools Pipe Band were guests of honour
Read more »