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Blue Badge Scheme

What it is?

Blue Badges are provided under a national scheme and offer parking concessions for people with disabilities.

Who can get a Blue Badge

Blue Badges can be provided for children of two years of age and over, and for adults of any age. To qualify in applying to Birmingham City Council for a Badge, you should be a resident of Birmingham and meet one of the following criteria:

• Receive the higher rate of mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Be registered blind
• Have very severe difficulty in walking
• Be a regular driver of a vehicle but be unable to turn the steering wheel by hand because of very severe upper limb disabilities.

Is there a charge?

Yes – a maximum of £2 is required when you are collecting your Blue Badge.

How do I apply?

There are 2 ways in which you can apply for a Blue Badge:

1. By post – ask us for a form
2. Using an online form available at our Centre.

What happens next?

Once you have returned your form (either online or via post) the local council will write to you with a decision. If you have been granted a Blue Badge you will need to take your letter to the Post Office along with your £2 payment, a passport sized photo and your old Blue Badge (for renewals only). The Post Office will issue your Blue Badge there.

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