CUMBRIA is among dozens of councils without a policy for prosecuting Blue Badge parking abuse. Charity Disability Rights UK said it is shocking that nearly a third of councils are not taking any measures to stop abuse of the scheme. Councils issue Blue Badges to people with disabilities to allow them to park closer to their destination. Department for Transport data shows that Cumbria was one of 46 councils that did not have a policy in place for tackling misuse in 2019-20. Across England, drivers abusing the system were prosecuted 1,429 times in 2019-20, three fewer than the previous year. In 98 per cent of cases, the prosecution was against non-badge holders.
New DWP Universal Credit benefits change sparks warning for 500,000
There are fears it will cause anxiety and uncertainty for some of Britain’s most vulnerable people
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Concerns have been raised over the impact a major change to benefit rules will have on 500,000 disabled people.