From November 18 to December 2, Hillingdon Council presented the opportunity for residents to hand in Blue Badges that they are not entitled to – no questions asked.
Hillingdon Council has now confirmed that 14 Blue Badges were handed in.
A spokesperson for the council said: “Blue Badges help those with disabilities and health conditions park closer to their destination, but sadly they can be abused, which is unfair on those who rely on the exemptions and dedicated parking spaces. We’re pleased to see these badges taken out of circulation.”
Speaking before the two-week amnesty, councillor Martin Goddard, cabinet member for finance and transformation, said: “We have prosecuted 11 people for Blue Badge fraud in the past year with each receiving a fine, and we are giving people who may be misusing them this opportunity to return them with no questions asked.”
Photo credit: Hillingdon Brough Council Website
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