Blue badge price hike

The Department for Transport has asked local authorities to introduce faster systems with online access and increase security to reduce fraud and abuse. It will hold a national database.

From January 1, 2012 the cost of applying to Warwickshire County Council for a blue badge valid for three years will rise from £2 to £10.

Cllr Izzi Seccombe who is responsible for adult social care, said it was the first rise in 25 years. She added: “The blue badge was introduced to help those with mobility issues to park nearer amenities – it is not meant as an entitlement to free parking.

www.warwickshire.gov.uk/disabledparkingbadge