Disabilities FAQs

Why is the blue badge being re-designed?
How has the blue badge been re-designed?
How will it make it better?
Why is the fee for a blue badge being increased?
Why is the new fee being set at £10?
What will the fee cover?
Will the blue badge improvement service be safe and secure?
Will the new badge include a readable chip?
Have the rules changed on eligibility?
What is changing with respect to assessments of applicants?
What will it mean if I apply online?
What are the environmental credentials of the badge, clock and the booklet?
The booklet is printed on 100% recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.

The new parking clock is made from 50% recycled polypropylene and is 100% recyclable.

The new badge is made from a combination of PVC and PET and is 50% recyclable. It cannot be fully recycled due to the new security features and the need for the badge to withstand being placed in heat and sunlight for long periods of time.

The new badge has been designed to withstand high temperatures such as those found on a car dashboard during the summer months. The inks used are developed to be lightfast.
What is the blue badge improvement service (BBIS)?
What are the advantages of the blue badge improvement service?