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Apply for a Blue Badge parking permit

A Blue Badge gives you parking concessions (extra parking rights). It is for you if a disability makes it hard for you, or your child, to walk.

A Blue Badge gives parking concessions if a disability affects your (or your child's) ability to walk.

Physical or mobility Transport and travel Online National (all areas)

How to apply

Apply online at gov.uk. You'll need details about the applicant and, if eligible, evidence of their disability or health condition. How you pay depends on your local council, and they'll usually make a decision within 12 weeks.

Local details

How this works varies a little by area - here's what's confirmed for each:

Bradford

No separate Blue Badge phone or email confirmed - apply via Bradford Council's Blue Badge scheme page (bradford.gov.uk).

Calderdale

Administered by Calderdale Council

01422 288011

If you need help with an application, contact Customer First on 01422 288011.

Essex

0345 603 7630

Blue.badge@essex.gov.uk

ECC Blue Badge, PO Box 13626, Colchester
CO1 9AE

Hartlepool

No separate Blue Badge phone or email is published by Hartlepool Borough Council beyond the shared gov.uk application - for queries, use the council's online enquiry form for Parking Services (hartlepool.gov.uk).

Kirklees

Administered by Kirklees Council

01484 414847

You can contact the Blue Badge Team direct on 01484 414847.

Leeds

0113 222 4444

bluebadge@leeds.gov.uk

Customer Services PO Box 657
LS1 9BS

Sheffield

0114 273 4567

Wakefield

Administered by Wakefield Council