Written question WQ97273
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of all the local authorities in Wales which are using the not for reassessment route for blue badges?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Applicants who will permanently meet the eligibility criteria can be awarded a badge on a ‘not for reassessment’ basis, which means that when re-applying in three years’ time they will not need to provide any additional evidence from healthcare professionals to support their application, only proof of identity, residency and a photograph. We regard these as reasonable and proportionate requirements to protect the integrity and robustness of the Blue Badge scheme.
Local authorities are legally responsible for the day-to-day administration and enforcement of the scheme in Wales. They determine the eligibility of applications and are responsible for implementing administrative, assessment decisions including streamlining applications as not for re-assessment in the future as well as enforcement procedures in accordance with the governing legislation.
This information is not held by Welsh Government as WG do not administer the scheme. However, WG have collaborated with all local authorities in Wales and the Welsh Local Government Association on this matter. All local authorities are expected to implement not for reassessment from 17 July.