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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May. You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID.

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Parking for disabled people and the Blue Badge scheme

How and where to park as a disabled person in Islington including applying for and renewing a Blue Badge, free resident permits and what to do if your Blue Badge is lost or stolen.



  1. Who can apply for and use a Blue Badge
  2. Where Blue Badge holders can park in Islington
  3. Blue Badge parking outside of Islington
  4. Report Blue Badge fraud or misuse
  5. Lost or stolen Blue Badges
  1. Free resident permits for Blue Badge holders
  2. Dedicated parking bays for Blue Badge holders
  3. Blue Badge holder exemptions for low traffic neighbourhoods
  4. Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

How long does an application take to process?

It can take up to 12 weeks to decide if you are eligible and make an initial decision of eligibility for a Blue Badge application or renewal. Under certain circumstances it may take longer. Therefore, if you need to renew your Blue Badge please leave as much time as possible before it is due to expire. Please note that without a valid Blue Badge displayed, your vehicle will not be provided an exemption to park.

You will need to find an alternative means to park your vehicle legally in the meantime.

How will I know if my application has been accepted?

If you applied online via the Gov.uk site for a Blue Badge, you will receive an email notification to advise you that your application was successful as soon as it has been processed. All successful applicants will receive a letter with the Blue Badge which will be sent in the post as a special delivery item. Usually badges are received within 10 working days of an application being accepted.

What if my application is rejected?

Blue Badge applications are processed in line with the Department for Transport guidelines. While there is no formal right to appeal, we do have a process in place to reconsider applications for cases that have been rejected.

If your application is rejected, you will be advised in writing giving you a detailed reason why you are not eligible for the scheme, as well as what you should do if you believe your application should be reconsidered.

If after receiving a letter of rejection, you believe your application should be reconsidered, you will need to provide further evidence to prove your eligibility.

On receiving your evidence, a review will be carried out of your application and a decision sent to you in writing to advise you of the outcome. The time it will take to review an application will be dependent on various factors such as the need to verify supporting information or the need to complete a mobility assessment. Whilst we will aim to complete a review of a Blue Badge application within 12 weeks from the date we receive a request for a review, at times this may take longer.

Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

To apply or renew a badge, you must complete an online application.

Apply now

If you have difficulty completing online forms, contact the Islington Blue Badge team to discuss it on 020 7527 6108 or email blue.badge@islington.gov.uk.

 

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