Council services

The Council recognises the difficulties of disabled drivers and especially their need to be able to park outside or near to their homes. With this in mind the Council has implemented a policy to provide an individual parking bay for disabled persons, in areas where there are parking difficulties.

In the interest of fairness and consistency the Council has agreed that every applicant should be required to meet the criteria below:

The Applicant - must in all cases:-

• The applicant is registered disabled and in receipt of the higher mobility component of disability living allowance

Or:

• The higher rate attendance allowance

And:

• The holder of a blue badge

 

Additionally in regard to the applicant's home the property should:

• Have no off street parking facility nor the opportunity to create an off street parking facility.
• No existing waiting restrictions are operational at the location and the restriction cannot be removed for traffic or safety reasons

 

Use of the bay

Though the bay is provided for the applicant, any vehicle displaying a blue badge can park in the bay. It cannot be reserved exclusively for the applicants use.

How do I apply for a bay?

If you satisfy the specified criteria and wish to be considered for the provision of a bay, please contact Parking, Highways and Transport.