Blue badges | LocalGov

Protecting Independence: Tackling the Hidden Crisis of Blue Badge Fraud

22/09/2025

Blue Badge theft is on the rise. The Blue Badge Fraud Investigations (BBFI) team is working with local authorities to crack down on misuse.

Hackney’s blue badge assessments ‘flawed’

11/04/2025

Drivers in Hackney have been urged to reapply for a blue badge after an investigation revealed flaws in the council’s scheme.

London sees 400% increase in blue badge thefts

04/06/2024

A fourfold increase in the number of blue badge thefts in London is partly the result of local authority cuts, warns London Assembly Member.

Older people struggling to apply for Blue Badges, charity warns

29/06/2023

Councils need to do more to help older people who might not be ‘computer savvy’ apply for Blue Badges and access other digital services, charity says.

Counter-terrorism measures restrict blue badge parking, campaigners say

11/04/2023

A policy of restricting access to York city centre for motorists with blue badges has been slammed as ‘disproportionate’ and a human rights breach.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Interim Head of Waste Management

Essex County Council
Up to £650.0000 per day + Umbrella
Interim Head of Waste ManagementTemporary, Full TimePay Rate
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Principal Planning Policy Officer

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
£44,355 - £53,120 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join us! Maidenhead, Berkshire
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Occupational Therapist

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
£35,676 - £42,811 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join us! Maidenhead, Berkshire / Multiple
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Personal Advisor

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
£37,766- £47,830 per annum
Personal Advisor£37,766- £47,830 ... Wandsworth, London
Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Senior Social Worker (Hospital Team)

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
£45,831 - £50,414 per annum, plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.
We have exciting opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join the Hospital Discharge Team! Maidenhead, Berkshire
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Linkedin Banner