Views sought on Blue Badge parking scheme

A four-week consultation has been launched as part of a review of Blue Badge parking in Lancaster City Council’s car parks.

Blue Badge holders can currently park in the city council’s pay and display car parks for an unlimited amount of time for free.

The council is now asking people for their views on the following options:

Option 1 – No change, continued unrestricted and free Blue Badge parking in council pay and display car parks
Option 2 – Three hours' free parking for Blue Badge holders, with normal parking charges applying thereafter
Option 3 – Blue Badge holders pay normal parking charges but receive one extra hour of parking free of charge
Option 4 – Removal of the Blue Badge parking concession scheme

Councillor Peter Jackson, cabinet member with responsibility for Lancaster regeneration, said: "This consultation is an opportunity for Blue Badge holders, residents, businesses and anyone with an interest in our parking services to have their say on the four options. I would encourage people to take part and share their views before any decisions are considered."

Following the consultation, councillors will decide whether to retain the current arrangements, amend the options under consideration, pursue a different approach, or withdraw any proposed changes.

To take part visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/BBC. The deadline for responses is November 9, 2026.

For further information, email bluebadgeconsult@lancaster.gov.uk or write to: Parking Services, Lancaster City Council, Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PJ.

Last updated: 12 October 2026