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Plymouth City Council has one of the highest percentage of Blue Badge holder spaces in England

Research has revealed which English city councils have the most accessible parking for both families and blue badge holders.

Findandfundmycar.com looked at data gathered through freedom of information requests sent to over 43 English city councils to find out which one is the most accessible for parking.

Out of those contacted, 27 were able to provide the information requested...

Two prosecuted for disabled blue badge fraud

Two people have been prosecuted by Plymouth City Council’s Corporate Fraud Team for Disabled Blue Badge fraud.

Jocelyn Ruffle, of Chudleigh Road, Plymouth pleaded guilty at Plymouth Magistrates on Tuesday 22 November to using the Blue Badge that belonged to her deceased husband Peter Ruffle to park in Tavistock Place in October 2015. She was sentenced to a conditional discharge of 12...

Beware of Blue Badge websites

Plymouth City Council is warning Blue Badge applicants and holders to beware of websites charging for help with their application or renewal.

One resident paid £49 for help filling out a Blue Badge form – something that is available free through the Council.

Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet Member for Streetscene, said: “If you are renewing or applying for a Blue Badge you can...