Blue badges

Qualifying criteria

Are in receipt of Higher Rate of the Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance.
Are registered blind; or
Receive a War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement or
Has been both awarded a lump sum benefit at tariffs 1-8 of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and certified as having a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking

Please note that documentary evidence will be required

Have a permanent and substantial disability, which causes an inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking.
Drive a motor vehicle regularly, have a severe disability in both arms, and are unable to operate all or some types of parking meter(or would find it very difficult to operate them).

A parent of a child under the age of three years old may apply for a badge for their child if the child has a specific medical condition which means that they;
(a) must always be accompanied by bulky medical equipment which cannot be carried around with the child without great difficulty or
(b) need to be kept near a motor vehicle at all times, so they can, if necessary, be treated for that condition in the vehicle or quickly driven to a place where they can be treated, such as a hospital

An assessment by the Council's Mobility Assessor may be required if you do not automatically qualify for a badge.