Disabled Parking and Blue Badge Scheme

Disabled Parking and Blue Badge Scheme

Information about the Blue Badge scheme and disabled parking spaces in Newcastle. The Blue Badge Scheme - Parking concessions for disabled and blind people

The Blue Badge Scheme is a European wide scheme which provides a range of parking benefits for disabled people who travel either as drivers or as passengers. The badge can be used in any country in the European Union and in some other European countries as well. You can find more information on which countries you can use the badge in on the Direct.gov website.

Local councils are responsible for dealing with applications for the badge on behalf of the Government.

Who qualifies for a badge?

How to apply for a badge

If you think you may be entitled to a Blue Badge this section will help you to complete your application.

How to use the badge

Avoid getting a Parking Notice by reading this guide on how to use the badge correctly.

Organisational Blue Badges

Information regarding eligibility and use of organisational badges.

Blue Badge Improvement Service                                                                          

Information regarding the service launched on 01 January 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Facts and Figures about Blue Badges

Newcastle City Council campaign against misuse of the Blue Badge

We are committed to tackling abuse of the Blue Badge scheme. Find out what we are doing about it and how you can help with this important campaign.

Disabled Parking Bays

Find out where to park in the city centre, and what to do if you would like to request a disabled parking bay to be located outside your home.

Shopmobility

Rights and Responsibilities Information for the Visually Impaired

Information on how to obtain a copy of this useful booklet produced by the Department for Transport (DfT) in different formats.

For general enquiries regarding the Blue Badge scheme please telephone 0191 278 7878 Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (excluding Wednesdays) and ask for Disabled Blue Badges.

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