Apply for a Blue Badge - COVID-19 Update

In light of the measures taken locally by shutting Comhairle offices across the Western Isles to the public to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19, all applications relating to Blue Badges should be made online either through the Comhairle website , by email bluebadgeteam@cne-siar.gov.uk or by telephoning 01851 822708 during this period.

All Comhairle related information can be found at Coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you have an automatic renewal of your Blue Badge and it is due to expire during the Coronavirus Pandemic please continue to use it as normal until such time that the local system can update it. Any outstanding applications which require further assessment cannot be processed at this time so please continue to use your Blue Badge until further notice.

Further Information

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Badge

The loss or theft of a Blue Badge must be reported to your nearest Police Station who will issue you with a crime reference or lost property number.

There is a £5.52 fee for the replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged badge, please contact the Local Area Office (with your crime reference or lost property number) to pay the fee and arrange for the completion of a Replacement Badge form

Blue Badge - Replacement Badge Application Form (Word) (117kB) (Opens in a new window or downloads a file)

Blue Badge - Replacement Badge Application Form (43.5kB) (Opens in a new window or downloads a file)

Returning a Blue Badge

Should you display your badge when it is no longer required you could be prosecuted and fined up to £1000. A Blue Badge must be returned to the issuing Local Authority if:

It has expired
The badge holder no longer qualifies for a blue badge after a period of rehabilitation
It is damaged
A replacement is issued and subsequently the original is located
The badge holder is deceased

Photograph

For identification and enforcement purposes, all Blue Badges depict a photograph of the Blue Badge holder. The photograph must be in accordance with passport standards, details can be found at Get a Passport Photo (Opens in a new window or downloads a file). If a physical photograph is provided, this should be signed on the back by the applicant.

Appeals

If you are declined a Blue Badge, you can request a review, please contact the Blue Badge team by email or in writing in the first instance.

Misuse

It is a criminal offence to misuse a Blue Badge. Your Blue Badge must not be altered, copied or displayed when expired or when no longer required.

Misuse of a Blue Badge could lead to prosecution and a fine of up to £1000.

Fees

There is a £20 fee for successful Blue Badge applications.
There is a £5.52 charge for the replacement of a lost badge.
Fees will be payable on collection of the badge.

FAQs

If you have a query regarding Blue Badges, first check the FAQs (Opens in a new window or downloads a file) for further information.

Contact

To contact the Blue Badge team, email bluebadgeteam@cne-siar.gov.uk