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Applying for a Blue Badge

Last Modified July 28, 2021
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Applying or renewing a Blue Badge

You can apply for or renew a Blue Badge in Blackpool in the following ways

Please check the eligibility criteria before applying for a Blue Badge. 

If you apply for a discretionary badge we may need more information you. We may also refer you for an independent mobility assessment.

These applications can take longer to process.

We carry out the mobility assessments out at:

Blackpool Centre for Independent Living
259 Whitegate Drive
Blackpool  
FY3 9JL 

If successful, the badge will be ordered from a national processing centre and issued to your home address.

You will need to provide

  • A standard passport-sized photograph. These can be taken free of charge at the Customer First centre or sent to us electronically if you apply online or by post
  • Proof that you meet the eligibility criteria (proofs must be dated within the last 12 months). Please do not send originals in the post
  • Proof of ID and proof of residency. Follow the guidance notes attached to the application form or use the online guidance for details of the type of documents that will be accepted

Fee

A £10 fee is payable if your application for a Blue Badge is successful. You can pay for your Blue Badge

by any of the following methods:

  • Debit /credit card - telephone the Customer First Centre on 01253 477477 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm)
  • By Post - cheques (not post dated) or postal orders should be crossed and made payable to Blackpool Council and sent to: Blue Badge team, Customer First Centre, Town Hall, Corporation Street, Blackpool, FY1 1AD. (Please write Ref: Blue Badge Payment and your address on the back of your cheque)

Unable to apply online

If your are unable to complete an online application

  • Email blue.badge@blackpool.gov.uk
  • Telephone the Blue Badge team on 01253 477477  

Expired badges

All expired badges should be returned to the Blue Badge team at the address above with an explanatory note so that we can amend our records.

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