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Payment system unavailable on Wednesday 13 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm

You will not be able to make any payments online or by phone on Wednesday 13 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm, while we carry out some important work on our payment system.

This means you won't be able to pay for things like parking permits, parking tickets (PCNs), council tax and rent through our website, automated payment line (020 7527 8000) or customer services number (020 7527 2000).

We are very sorry if this affects you. If you must make a payment, please try to do it on another day if you can or after 3.30pm on Wednesday 13 August.

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Parking for disabled people and the Blue Badge scheme

How and where to park as a disabled person in Islington including applying for and renewing a Blue Badge, free resident permits and what to do if your Blue Badge is lost or stolen.



  1. Who can apply for and use a Blue Badge
  2. Where you can park with a Blue Badge
  3. Report Blue Badge fraud or misuse
  4. Lost or stolen Blue Badges
  1. Dedicated parking bays for Blue Badge holders
  2. Blue Badge holder exemptions for low traffic neighbourhoods
  3. Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

To apply for or renew a Blue Badge, fill in an online form on GOV.UK, the Government website.

Apply now

If you need help to fill in online forms, contact us on 020 7527 6108 or email blue.badge@islington.gov.uk.

How long you may wait for a decision

It can take us up to 12 weeks to decide if you can have a Blue Badge, but it could take longer.

If you are renewing your Blue Badge, apply as soon as you can before it expires. You can't park without a Blue Badge so if you have not got your new one, you will have to find another way to park legally.

Letting you know our decision

If you applied online, we will send an email saying your application was successful after we have processed it.

We also send a letter by special delivery containing the Blue Badge to every successful applicant. Usually, badges arrive within 10 working days of a successful application.

What to do if your application is rejected

We use Department for Transport guidelines for assessing your application. There is no formal right to appeal but we will reconsider some rejected applications.

We will tell you in writing the reason why your application was rejected for the scheme. We also tell you what you should do if you think we have made the wrong decision.

If you want us to reconsider your application, you must provide more evidence to prove your eligibility. When we get your new evidence, we will review your application. 

We try to review an application and give our decision within 12 weeks of your request, but it may take longer. How long it takes will depend on things like how easy it is to verify your new information or having to complete a mobility assessment for you.

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