Disabled Persons' Parking (Blue Badge Scheme)

Leicestershire County Council administers the Disabled Persons' Parking (Blue Badge) Scheme in Leicestershire on behalf of the Department for Transport (DFT).

The Blue Badge Scheme provides a national arrangement of parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties, who travel either as drivers or passengers. The object of the concessions is to assist those qualifying for badges to lead a normal life by making it easier for them to visit shops, restaurants and other local amenities by parking closer to their destination.

For further information about the scheme, please see the DFT's website

Badges are issued for a 3 year period (the badge holder is expected to re-apply for a new badge some weeks before expiration).