Delivering justice for Blue Badge holders

Yvonne Harvey and Lynne Donnelly share how Blue Badge abuse is being tackled in Brighton & Hove and across East Sussex

Lynne Donnelly & Yvonne Harvey

25 November 2015

A video created for use in restorative justice sessions shows the impact of Blue Badge abuse on disabled people. In this shot a genuine Blue Badge holder struggles to deploy her wheelchair

Blue Badge misuse is a problem for many local authorities around the country. Partnership working can offer an effective way to counter permit misuse. East Sussex County and Brighton & Hove City Council have been working together with Sussex Police for a number of years to tackle Blue Badge misuse.

Blue Badge abuse is a serious issue. A huge amount of parking revenue is lost to local authorities. It is estimated that 20% of badges are misused nationally and this can cost the taxpayer...