Blue Badge holders can once again park free of charge in Wiltshire Council-run car parks.
Wiltshire councillors voted to reintroduce free parking at the full council meeting on Tuesday 21st October.
Charges were introduced for Blue Badge holders in council car parks in 2022, although free on-street parking remained in place.
With full council now backing the change, Blue Badge holders are once again able to park free of charge in all Wiltshire Council car parks.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Cllr Martin Smith, said, “I’m delighted that full council has supported this important change. Reinstating free parking for Blue Badge holders is a significant step towards making Wiltshire a more inclusive and accessible county.
“There are more than 30,000 Blue Badge holders in Wiltshire, many of whom face mobility challenges or rely on others for transport. This policy recognises the barriers they face and promotes fairness, independence and dignity.
“We know that many Blue Badge holders also experience lower levels of income, and this policy change will help them financially, too.
“Parking for all Blue Badge holders is now free in all of our car parks and we’re updating the signage as soon as we can.”
All Blue Badge holders must continue to clearly display their badge when using designated bays.
Not before time , a disgrace in the first place