All the updated news related to blue badges

All the news related to blue badges updated in real time

Found 8

forblue badges

Order by:

Older people at risk of being excluded from digital world, says charity

Older people are at risk of being excluded from services and support in an ever-more digital world as councils potentially fail to fulfil their equality duties, a charity has said. Age UK said its research had found older people reporting ...

28 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Student wins disability badge breakthrough in hometown

A student who is campaigning to make the familiar blue badge more inclusive to those with non-visible disabilities has won a breakthrough in his hometown. Sam Vestey, 21, believes the wheelchair icon featured on blue badges and disabled ...

20 Sept 2023 at 14:20

More than one in 22 people in England have a blue badge

More than one in 22 people in England have a disabled parking badge, exceeding the proportion before the pandemic. There were 2.57 million valid blue badges at the end of March last year, analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) data ...

21 Jan 2024 at 09:00

Cheltenham Jazz Festival works with student to adopt accessible signage

One of the UK’s most prominent jazz festivals has joined forces with a student to make big strikes in accessibility for live events. Cheltenham Jazz Festival has worked with Sam Vestey, who attends National Star College in Cheltenham, ...

28 Apr 2023 at 12:41

Disabled driving permits may be rejected in Europe due to Brexit hangover

Disabled drivers have been warned about using their blue badges in popular European holiday destinations this summer due to an “outrageous” Brexit hangover that means they may not be accepted. Ministers are still negotiating with 11 ...

25 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Local News

Updated Arrangements: 'Blue Badge' spaces made available at Derry Blessing of the Graves service

A number of parking spaces will be made available for Blue Badge holders at the annual Blessing of the Graves event taking place at 3pm on Sunday June 25th it has been confirmed. Concerns had been raised by elected members about ...

16 Jun 2023 at 17:33

Disabled MP calls on Starmer to tackle blue badge theft

Blue badge theft has more than quadrupled over the last 10 years, a disabled MP told the Commons, as he called on the Prime Minister to tackle the issue. Labour’s Liam Conlon said a blue badge is key to ensuring disabled people ...

04 Dec 2024 at 13:43

Number of blue badges in England rises 10.5% in a year to record high

The number of people in England with a disabled parking badge increased by 10.5% in a year to reach a record high, new figures show. There were 2.84 million valid blue badges at the end of March 2024, according to analysis of ...

23 Jan 2025 at 07:35

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.