Last updated:
30th December 2024
See answers to previous information requests
How to search
- Select a year and/or a month from the drop down list
- Type a subject into the 'Subject keyword(s):' search (Optional)
- Click 'Search' button
Alternatively click 'View' to browse through all received requests.
This search is for our information requests from September 2020 onward.
Blue Badges
See notes
I am writing to make a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for information regarding the issuing of Blue Badges within your Council. Specifically, I kindly request the following information:
1. Number of Blue Badges currently held (as of the date of this email)
The current number of live badges from today 8248
2. Number of Blue Badge applications received since September 1st 2024
New applications 2750 Reapplications (Renewals) 3120
3. Number and percentage of successful Blue Badge applications since September 1st 2024
5871 82% successful
4. Of these, the number and percentage of applications which were successful under the Hidden Disability criteria
117 were hidden - 3 were aborted/cancelled so 97% successful.
5. Number and percentage of unsuccessful Blue Badge applications since September 1st 2024
439 unsuccessful (cancellation request) - 8.3% unsuccessful
6. Of these, the number and percentage of applicants appealing the decision and the number and percentage of applicants who were successful in their appeal
We had 1 person appeal in 2025 and it was a successful appeal – 100%
