Blue badges

Blue badges are to help people who have a disability or hidden disability to make it easier for them to travel. Find out if you're eligible and apply or renew here.

How long your application will take

There is currently a high demand for blue badge parking permits. Please apply for your permit as soon as possible. The Council recommends applying for your blue badge renewal at least four months in advance of the expiration date on your current permit.

Blue badge application timeline

Review

We aim to review your application within ten weeks of submission.

Payment and documentation

Once you have paid the £10 fee and provided all required documentation, we will order your badge.

Badge delivery

You should receive your badge in the post within seven to ten working days.

Blue badge renewal

Early order

The earliest we can order your new badge is eight weeks before your current badge expires.

Assessment required

If you need another blue badge assessment before your badge can be renewed, we recommend submitting the application form up to four months before it expires to allow time for the assessment to be completed.

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