Proposal for the Introduction of a Lancashire Blue Badge Policy, including the Introduction of Charging for Blue Badges
PDF 46 KBLancashire is the highest issuing authority of Blue Badges in England but is the only authority in England to provide Blue Badge for free. This is despite the guidelines governing the Blue Badge scheme, set by the Department for Transport, allowing authorities to charge up to £10 for printed Blue Badges.
Up to around 58% of the costs of administering the Blue Badge scheme in Lancashire could be recovered if charging were introduced.
This reports sets out a recommendation to approve the draft Lancashire Blue Badge policy, following a review of the council's Blue Badge service, including a proposal to introduce a charge of £10 for issuing new and replacement Blue Badges to Lancashire citizens.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/11/2015
Decision due: 24 Nov 2015 by Executive Scrutiny Committee
Decision due: 7 Dec 2015 by Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services
County Councillor Tony Martin
Decision due: 10 Dec 2015 by Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
County Councillor Azhar Ali
Contact: Helena Burrows Email: helena.burrows@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01254 837247.
Decisions
- 24/11/2015 - Proposal for the Introduction of a Lancashire Blue Badge Policy, including the Introduction of Charging for Blue Badges
- 07/12/2015 - Proposal for the Introduction of a Lancashire Blue Badge Policy, including the Introduction of Charging for Blue Badges
- 10/12/2015 - Proposal for the Introduction of a Lancashire Blue Badge Policy, including the Introduction of Charging for Blue Badges
Agenda items
- 24/11/2015 - Executive Scrutiny Committee Proposal for the Introduction of a Lancashire Blue Badge Policy, including the Introduction of Charging for Blue Badges 24/11/2015
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