Overview

• Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood confirmed there are no plans to expand national eligibility to cover short-term mobility problems.
• The Department for Transport said councils can use existing powers to offer locally determined parking concessions for temporary needs.
• MPs including Tristan Osborne and Will Forster have urged consideration of a fixed-term option for people with temporary conditions.
• Local authorities assess applications against Gov.uk criteria, typically taking up to around 12 weeks once full evidence is supplied, and applicants can request reconsideration if refused.
• Badges cost up to £10 in England, £20 in Scotland, and are free in Wales, last up to three years, and some groups qualify automatically based on benefits or specific conditions.