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Blue badges

The Blue Badge Scheme is for drivers or passengers with severe mobility problems. It generally allows Blue Badge holders to park close to where they need to go.

Apply for a Blue Badge

As part of the process you may need to send us a photo, documents and the payment fee of £10 to complete your application. You can ring us to pay the fee. 

If your application is turned down

If we decide you're not eligible, we will tell you why. You can ask us to reconsider your case if you don’t think all the important information you provided was taken into account. You can also re-apply if your mobility problems become more serious, however we will not consider a new application within 6 months of your latest application unless your mobility has deteriorated significantly.

Lost or stolen Blue Badges

If you've lost your Blue Badge or it's been stolen you'll need to provide:

  • Receipt of payment.
  • Crime reference number.
  • Date of birth.
  • National insurance number.
  • Surname at birth.
  • Town of birth.
  • Contact telephone number.
  • Photo with a signature on the back to certify a true likeness.

Report a lost or stolen Blue Badge

Expired Blue Badges

You must return your expired badge to the authority that issued it.

Blue Badge parking bays

Visit the GOV.UK website for a list of Blue Badge parking bays.

Vehicle tax exemption

Visit the GOV.UK website to see if your vehicle is exempt from vehicle tax.

Contact us

Blue Badge Applications
PO Box 615
Rochdale OL16 9TF

Tel: 0845 121 2970
Email: bluebadge@rochdale.gov.uk