Voters in South Gloucestershire will need to show an accepted form of identification at upcoming council elections. Recent changes to the law mean people unable to show ID at polling stations could be barred from voting and taking part in the next local elections.
Local elections will be held on May 4 next year in many parts of England, and they could mean a change in which political party runs South Gloucestershire Council. But questions were raised about voters without accepted forms of ID, at a full council meeting on December 14.
People who don’t have an accepted form of ID will be able to apply online or by submitting a paper form to their council for a free ID card — although South Gloucestershire Council’s website doesn’t yet appear to have a link to apply for free ID. Applications are expected to open next month.
