Targeted enforcement against Blue Badge misuse across Central Bedfordshire
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
We carried out a day of focused enforcement to tackle misuse of the Blue Badge permits.
On Thursday 25 September, our enforcement team undertook inspections across Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Potton, Biggleswade and Sandy. Officers checked Blue Badges in both council car parks and on vehicles parked on double yellow lines.
During the operation, officers examined a total of 126 Blue Badges. In 2 instances officers discovered the badge owners were absent, thereby prompting further investigations. Additionally, 2 vehicles were discovered parked in disabled bays without displaying a valid Blue Badge, and penalty charge notices were issued.
Councillor John Baker, our Executive Member for Finance and Highways, said:
Our action shows our continuing commitment to strengthen enforcement and to protect genuine Blue Badge holders. It also demonstrates why we make every effort to properly fund our enforcement teams, against a backdrop of government austerity.
If you suspect someone of illegally using a Blue Badge, you can report it to us by calling 0300 300 4154 or emailing benefit.investigations@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.