General Election postal votes
If you have not received your postal vote for the General Election on 4 July 2024, please call us on 01305 838299 so that a replacement can be issued.
Dorset Council will offer two concessions:
The proposed scheme fulfils the needs of Blue Badge holders, by giving free parking to those who receive certain allowances due to having higher mobility needs. Besides this, it acknowledges the extra time that it may take Blue Badge holders to transition to and from their vehicle and destination, and that they made need more time at their destination.
Blue Badge holders who receive specified allowances will be entitled to apply for a Restricted Mobility Parking Permit (RMPP). Applicants must have a Blue Badge and be in receipt of one of the following:
Or evidence that the vehicle registered in the disabled person’s name or their nominated driver’s name is tax exempt.
It must only be used when the disabled person is present in the vehicle at some point during the trip. It cannot be used by a driver of a Blue Badge holder for their own personal use. The permit holder can only have one Restricted Mobility Parking Permit at any one time, and it cannot be used with the Dorset Council Short Stay Permit.
The cost of the permit is £15 (which covers the administration costs only) and will expire when the holder’s Blue Badge expires. The RMPP cannot be transferred to other Blue Badge holders.
The Blue Badge must be displayed with the RMPP to receive 3-hours free parking. The Blue Badge parking clock must be set at time of arrival. The RMPP is valid for use by Blue Badge holders in any parking bay including disabled bays.
Blue Badge holders will qualify for 1-hour additional parking when a valid minimum tariff pay & display ticket or when a Dorset Council Short Stay Permit is displayed with the Blue Badge.
The Blue Badge parking clock must be set at time of arrival. The 1-hour additional parking is valid for use by Blue Badge holders in any parking bay including disabled bays (except those as stated in the next sections)
As well as standard enforcement, Blue Badge holders may have their badge withdrawn/receive a Penalty Charge Notice for:
This policy is currently under review.