Using your blue badge

The purpose of the scheme is to give greater access to local services by allowing badge holders to park near their destination either as a passenger or driver. It is not to provide free parking.

The following link provides information on how and when your badge should be used, including where you can and can't park. It also includes information about using your blue badge abroad.

More information about blue badges

• Using your blue badge (current page)
• Who is eligible for a blue badge?
• Apply for a blue badge
• Renew your blue badge
• Change the details on your blue badge
• Lost or stolen blue badges
• Blue badge misuse
• Blue badge FAQs