The Green Badge scheme is now live meaning people in North Lincolnshire who are experiencing restricted mobility on a temporary basis due to illness or injury can apply for a parking permit.
Permit holders can park in disabled bays for free across North Lincolnshire Council car parks to access services, goods and facilities more easily and can be used for up to three hours for designated disabled bays on street parking.
The permit is valid for 10 weeks from the date of issue and will need to be clearly displayed in your vehicle windscreen when in use.
Applications will need supporting medical evidence from a GP or healthcare professional detailing the illness or injury that is causing mobility issues.
Depending on circumstances, the Green Badge could be extended after the 10-week period, which would require another application and updated supporting medical evidence.
For further details and to apply for a Green Badge, visit the Blue badge parking scheme page.
Cllr Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for community wellbeing (rural), said:
“I am delighted that the Green Badge scheme is now up and running to support residents in North Lincolnshire who are having temporary mobility issues whilst recovering from an illness or injury.
“We are among the first in the country to develop such a scheme and it will make a real difference in helping people stay independent, safe and well, living in their own home and community.”
Cllr Elaine Marper, cabinet member for transforming the customer journey, said:
“I would encourage anyone who is temporarily struggling with their mobility and needs to get out and about, to apply for this Green Badge permit.
“We are committed to providing the best access and support to all our facilities, so it is great that we can offer dedicated, free parking for people that need it.
“We often get people contacting us about Blue Badges because they are having mobility problems but don’t fit the criteria for a Blue Badge. The Green Badge now bridges that gap.”
