More Than 50 Blue Badges Confiscated in Gloucestershire Amid Rising Fraud Prosecutions Thursday, January 15, 2026 gloucestershire bluebadge fraud disability parking enforcement prosecution accessibility council misuse Over the past three months, Gloucestershire County Council has confiscated more than 50 blue badges amid a crackdown on fraudulent misuse. These badges, issued to individuals with severe mobility issues, grant parking … Read More
Widespread Abuse of Disabled Parking Spaces in Herefordshire Exposed Sunday, July 13, 2025 herefordshire bluebadge parking disability enforcement violations fines accessibility hereford abuse New data reveals that disabled parking regulations in Herefordshire have been violated more than 6,000 times between 2019 and 2024. A Freedom of Information request submitted to Herefordshire Council showed that 5,374 fines … Read More
Forest of Dean District Council's Free Parking Initiative Proves Successful Monday, May 19, 2025 gloucestershire forestofdean parking freeparking council pyartcourt charges bluebadge carparks localgovernment Forest of Dean District Council has reported positive outcomes following the introduction of free parking for the first hour in its car parks across Gloucestershire towns. Since abolishing the initial hour charge last year, … Read More