Response from Department for Infrastructure on Blue Badge Scheme Expiration and Renewal

Posted 01.07.2020

On 17th June we wrote an open letter to Dr Andrew Murray, Deputy Secretary, Department for Infrastructure, to seek clarity on the Department’s plans for minimising disruption and delays around Blue Badge applications/renewals. Read our news article and open letter.

On 26th June we received a response from Dr Murray. Letter below or click here to read a pdf version of the letter.

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