Can I renew my Blue Badge by post?
Individuals and support organisations can apply for or renew a Blue Badge online or by post. With your application form, you must also include the right fee, photograph and supporting documents.
Is there an extension for Blue Badge holders?
The government has announced, following a consultation last summer, that they will be extending their Blue Badge Scheme from 30 August 2019 to include those with hidden disabilities. Blue Badge fraud has been estimated to have risen by 45% in just the past twelve months, and 600% since 2013.
Does having a Blue Badge mean you are registered disabled?
The disabled parking place for blue badge users does not belong to you, other badge holders can park there when displaying their blue badge. You might be able to get a disabled space outside your own home that only you can use. you have a valid disabled person’s badge – blue badge.
What documents do you need to renew Blue Badge?
We accept the documents listed below as proof….Proofs of identity, address and disability
- birth or adoption certificate.
- marriage or divorce certificate.
- civil partnership/dissolution certificate.
- valid full driving licence.
- passport.
What if my Blue Badge has expired?
You can’t use an expired badge, so make sure you apply for a new one as early as possible. You can ask your council when to submit your renewal.
Can I use expired Blue Badge?
Can a Blue Badge holder park on double yellow?
BLUE BADGE HOLDERS CANNOT PARK: Red routes or double yellow lines (in all four boroughs) Single yellow line (except Kensington and Chelsea as long as there is no loading or unloading restriction and only for 20 minutes to drop off or pick up a disabled person, or to collect goods)
Where can I get information about Sandwell’s blue badge scheme?
We’ve matched the postcode to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council . You can get information on their website. You can only use this service to get information about the Blue Badge scheme from councils in England.
Do you manage the car parks around Sandwell?
We manage a number of car parks around Sandwell. Some are free to park in, some are pay and display. Charges apply on pay and display car parks from 8am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday, including bank holidays and other public holidays. Here is a list of car parks for each of the town shopping areas:
What is the Blue Badge Scheme?
The Blue Badge scheme allows people with enduring and substantial disabilities who travel either as drivers or passengers to park near where they want to go. – Be unable to walk. – Experience very considerable difficulty whilst walking, which may include very considerable psychological distress.
Where can I Park with a blue badge in West Bromwich?
Parking for Blue Badge holders in the multi-storey car park in West Bromwich is only available on level one. We have a Shopmobility scheme hiring out wheelchairs and motorised scooters from the ground floor of the Queen’s Square multi-storey car park in West Bromwich.