Blue Badge Parking Scheme

12-week grace period for blue badge holders – 12 March 2026

We've introduced a 12‑week grace period for expired blue badges to support applicants during their renewal process from 12 March 2026. Eligible badge holders will be permitted to use an expired badge for up to 12 weeks after its expiry date, provided it's used correctly.

This concession applies only within Shropshire Council-managed car parks and locations within the Shropshire Council area, so please be careful to check. Penalty charge notices (PCNs) will still be issued for other parking contraventions.

PCNs issued before the introduction of the grace period still apply, and the instructions on the PCN should be followed.

This grace period has been established due to continued high volume of applications and resulting longer processing times. Applicants are reminded to complete their renewal application 12 weeks ahead of their blue badge’s expiry date. This will help to avoid a period without blue badge concessions.

Further information about how to apply for and renew a blue badge is provided below.

Apply for or renew a blue badge

Update your blue badge details

Replacing a lost or stolen blue badge

Report blue badge fraud

Blue Badge Parking Scheme FAQs

Blue Badge application guidance