Your responsibilities as a badge holder

By completing and signing the form you must agree to your responsibilities as a badge holder.

You are responsible for the use of your badge and failure to comply with the Law can result in a fine of up to £1000 being imposed and the badge withdrawn.

The badge must be displayed correctly at all times when in use enabling Parking Attendants, Traffic Wardens etc. to view the details. It is for your personal use only.

For further information on the law surrounding the Blue Badge, please visit the Department for Transport website.

The badge lasts until the date shown on the front and after that time it is illegal to use.

It is your responsibility to allow yourself time to get your badge renewed before your old one expires as no badges are automatically 'renewed'. After 3 years a new application must be made.

If you lose or have your badge stolen you must first report it to the Police who will issue you with a Crime number or a lost property number.

Once you have this number you can then contact the Blue Badge scheme department who will advise you on replacement. For replacements, please ring 01622 605020.

This is also the number to ring if you have a faded badge or you have changed your name through deed or marriage.

Please ensure you apply for a Blue Badge at least 8 weeks before your old badge expires but no more than 3 months. All applications are dealt with in strict date order. 
 
In most cases, successful applicants should receive their badge within 8 weeks, however at peak times this timescale may increase.