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The Blue Badge Parking Scheme for Disabled People
What is the Blue Badge Parking Scheme?
The Blue Badge scheme provides a national arrangement of parking concessions for drivers or passengers who have a disability
The application form is available for people in the Cheshire area from:0845 113 1133
National numbers are:
England 020 7944 2914 Scotland 0313 244 0860/0869 Wales 02920 826501
We also have copies of the booklet and application form here at the Bureau.
Is there a charge?
The current charge in May 2004 is £2.00
Do I need a photograph?
Two signed passport photographs are required. For people unable to use photograph booths we are able to offer an accessible photograph service at the
Bureau by appointment, asking for a donation of £2.50 to cover our costs.
How often do I need to renew it?
The badge must be renewed every three years with a new
application form. You must request a new application form as it will not be renewed automatically
Where can it be used?
With the application form is a booklet explaining
all the details of where it can be used, at home and abroad. This information is also available on:
Is the information in other formats?
It is available in Braille, Large
print, and audiotape. Contact:020 7944 2914
