Council listens to residents over Blue Badge parking

Lancaster City Council will retain free and unrestricted parking for Blue Badge holders in its pay and display car parks following an overwhelming response to a recent consultation.

More than 1,870 people have responded to the consultation so far, with around 74% saying they want the current arrangements to remain unchanged.

In light of this strength of feeling, the council confirms that it will retain the existing Blue Badge parking arrangements. This means that Blue Badge holders can continue to park free of charge and without a time limit in all of the city council’s pay and display car parks.

Councillor Abi Mills, Lancaster City Council’s Disability Champion, said: “I am so relieved that our disabled residents have been heard loud and clear, and that the free parking will remain for blue badge holders. This will be a huge relief to a large number of people, and I thank those involved in the consultation for listening to our communities”.

Councillor Peter Jackson, cabinet member with responsibility for Lancaster regeneration, said: “The response to the consultation has been overwhelming and we’ve heard very clearly that people value the existing arrangements, which are more generous than those offered in neighbouring districts, and want them to remain.”

Last updated: 20 October 2026