From Monday 5 September, everyone wishing to apply for a new Blue Badge, or renew an existing badge, will need to do so through our online application form on the Royal Borough’s website. Applicants will be able to complete the application form, upload all supporting items, including their photo and pay their £10 fee safely online at the same time.
Compared to the old paper application forms, it is a much faster and smoother process, providing an instant emailed acknowledgement of receipt.
The move is part of the gradual transformation of the Council’s website into a digital hub, where residents and business can apply for services, report problems and make enquiries without having to wait for a Council office to open or make a phone call.
If you do not have a computer or internet access but wish to apply for a Blue Badge, a member of your family or other trusted person is able to complete the online application form for you from any address in the country. Alternatively, members of the public may use computers, with free Wi-Fi internet access in any library in the borough.
The Mobility team will also arrange drop-in sessions and provide telephone help and support to residents.
Cllr Maureen O'Mara, Cabinet Member for Customer Services (top left) said: "This simple online form will really make a big difference for service users applying for a Blue Badge. Improving the accessibility and ease of service to residents lies at the heart of these changes and I'm looking forward to rolling out many more of these improvements in the near future."
Cllr David Gardner, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care added: "I am so pleased that we have rolled out a quicker and easier Blue Badge application process while ensuring that anyone who is without support from a relative, friend or carer or who does not have access to a computer can receive dedicated help from the Mobility team."
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