Elections in the UK could grind to a halt if the government’s plans for voter ID go ahead, the Electoral Reform Society has warned.
Dr Jess Garland told Radio 4’s World at One that close results would be likely to be challenged if mandatory voter ID were rolled out nationally, due to voters being turned away for lacking ID. Continue reading Voter ID risks ‘electoral gridlock’
Should politicians get an extra year in office – or is four years already too long? Proposals to change the way national and local elections are run in Scotland are to be examined by the Scottish Parliament’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee. Continue reading Five year terms for MSPs and councillors? Have your say
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Free event for BME communities ahead of the Community council elections.
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Four hundred women gathered for Scottish Women Stand, a day to encourage participation in democracy, at the Scottish Parliament on Saturday. Continue reading Scotland’s Women Stand at Holyrood
Nominations for Edinburgh’s Community Councils will open tomorrow (Monday 9 September) and people passionate about their local area are being encouraged to apply.
Community Councils give residents the opportunity to influence what happens in their part of the city with members playing an active role in a wide range of activities, including commenting on planning and licensing applications, taking part in community campaigns and working with others to improve the local area. Continue reading Community Council elections: nominations open tomorrow
Continue reading BBC leads new collaboration to step up fight against fake news
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take part in protests this Saturday against the Boris Johnson’s move to suspend parliament and ram through his Brexit agenda. Continue reading STOP THE COUP: Thousands of protesters expected to hit the streets today
Ministers will produce an action plan within three months of receiving recommendations from the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland, it has been announced. Continue reading Citizens’ Assembly taking shape
The Edinburgh Association of Community Councils, the umbrella body set up to support the capital’s 43 community councils, is looking to become more ‘pro-active’. Continue reading Community councils asked to discuss EACC’s future role
Drylaw Telford Community Council resumes after the summer break with a meeting on Wednesday at 7pm in Drylaw Parish Church.
All welcome.
