Decision details
Blue Badge Scheme
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To authorise the implementation of changes to the Blue Badge scheme (charging and enforcement) in Brent from May 2012.
Decision:
(i) that approval be given to the implementation of a charge for a standard issue Blue Badge in line with national guidance from 1 February 2013;
(ii) that agreement be given to the set fee for recovery of enforcement costs and its future inflation indexing as set out in paragraph 6.10 of the report from the Directors of Environment and Neighbourhood Services and of Adult Social Services;
(iii) that agreement be given to enhance Blue Badge enforcement capacity to ensure that Blue Badge benefits are used only enjoyed by people with a genuine need;
(iv) that agreement be given to the adoption of a robust enforcement approach.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Alison Elliott, Director of Adult Social Services Email: alison.elliott@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4230, Sue Harper, Strategic Director of Environment Neighbourhoods Email: sue.harper@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5192.
Report author: Alison Elliott, Sue Harper
Publication date: 15/01/2013
Date of decision: 14/01/2013
Decided at meeting: 14/01/2013 - Executive
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