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A blue badge remains the property of the Council and we can ask for the badge to be returned if it is being misused. It is a criminal offence to display: an out of date blue badge a family or friend’s blue badge without the badge holder being present a stolen blue badge a forged or counterfeit blue badge a deceased person’s blue badge. Blue badge misuse is a criminal offence which can lead to:

Who can get a blue badge You automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if you are over 2 years old and at least one of the following applies:

A Blue Badge may be issued to organisations that care for and transport disabled people who meet the eligibility criteria for a Blue Badge. If a number of people in the organisation are eligible for a Blue Badge then it would be more appropriate for those persons to apply for their own Blue Badges.

There are a variety of accommodation options available for a young person leaving care. Some may return home or live with friends or on their own, while others move to supported accommodation. Supported Lodgings Hosts are approved individuals/families who provide a stepping stone for young people who are 16+ and have been in the care of the local authority. It allows young people to continue to develop their independence skills in a supportive, family environment.