Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 23, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: (a) To approve a trial of proposed changes to the council’s Blue Badge traffic filter exemption policy, as set out in Section 3 of the report of the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Transport. (b) To note the proposed engagement and monitoring approach that would accompany the trial, as set out in Sections 3 and 7 of the report. (c) To delegate the authority to make a final decision on the outcome of the trial, subject to successful engagement and monitoring, to the Corporate Director of Environment and Climate Change, following consultation with the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Transport     Reasons for the decision – To enable Blue Badge holders who relied on car travel to gain more direct access to their destinations and reduce the time spent in vehicles when going about their everyday lives. Other options considered – Three options in total were considered, as detailed in the report. Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none