How do I renew my blue badge in Lancashire?
Our Contact Details:
- Email: [email protected]. Post: Blue Badge Service, PO Box 100, County Hall, Preston, Lancashire PR1 0LD.
- *There are four additional sections to complete if applying under the ‘further. assessment’ criteria.
- Declarations: see guidance on Automatic Applications.
Can I use my Blue Badge while waiting for new one?
The Citizens Advice website says “If you already have a Blue Badge and have been refused a renewal, you can still use it until you get the result of your review”.
How do I check the status of my Blue Badge application?
You can check the progress of your Blue Badge application by logging into our Blue Badge Customer Portal. You’ll need your application reference number to hand, which can be found on the confirmation email you received when you submitted your application.
How do I pass a Blue Badge assessment?
Describe how your condition affects your daily life and your mobility. Try to estimate how far you can travel without assistance, how long it takes you to travel this distance and how travelling this distance without assistance makes you feel e.g. if it causes you pain or makes you feel out of breath or dizzy.
How long does it take for a Blue Badge to come back?
You should receive your replacement Blue Badge in 7 to 10 working days, if your request is complete and valid.
What are the rules for Blue Badge holders?
Your Blue Badge usually lets you park for free:
- on streets with parking meters or pay-and-display machines for as long as you need to.
- in disabled parking bays on streets for as long as you need to, unless a sign says there is a time limit.
Why are blue badges issued by Lancashire County Council?
1. Overview The Blue Badge scheme helps people with severe mobility problems, park close to their destination. Lancashire County Council administers the Blue Badge scheme. We issue badges under the Department for Transport guidelines and regulations.
How do you renew a blue badge in the UK?
Apply for or renew a Blue Badge. Check your eligibility and apply for a Blue Badge. You can also use this service to reapply for a Blue Badge. You can apply for yourself, someone else or an organisation. A Blue Badge costs up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland. It’s free in Wales. They usually last up to 3 years.
How much does a blue badge cost in Scotland?
There’s a different way to apply if you’re in Northern Ireland. A Blue Badge costs up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland. It’s free in Wales. They usually last up to 3 years. You must reapply for a Blue Badge before your current one expires.
What do you need to know about Blue Badge?
The Blue Badge scheme helps you park closer to your destination if you’re disabled. In order to qualify for a badge you must be permanently and substantially disabled and provide evidence of this. There is a £10 charge when applying for a Blue Badge payable by credit or debit card.