A disabled parking badge, now known as ‘Blue Badges’ previously known as ‘Orange Badges’, are issued by Essex County Council Social Services to people who have a permanent and substantial physical impairment that affects their walking and mobility. |
The Blue Badge Scheme offers special parking concession for some peole with disabilities. It allows badge holders to park close to their destination. The concession typically apply to on street parking but concessions apply in select car parks.
Blue Badge holders are entitled to parking concessions inother EU member states, and in some other European countries. Further information is available from The Department of Transport, see Blue Badge Scheme: Frequently asked questions 
The Essex County Council Website has details on the criteria for applying for the Blue Parking Badge.
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To apply please contact your local Social Services reception and ask for details:
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Essex County Social Services
Ely House
Ely Way
Basildon
SS14 2BQ
Tel: 0845 603 7630
Fax: 01268 643346
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