1. That the fee is not waived as there are existing benefits to receiving a blue badge (free car parking) the low level of cost to applicants. However, this is not recommended due to the council showing its commitment to the Military Covenant and the relatively low level of financial impact on budgets.

2. That the waived fee is offered to every applicant for blue badge. Though there may be other people eligible for the blue badge on a low income and not in receipt of a war pension, this is not recommended because of the impact on the council budgets. Also, a case could be made for waiving the fee for the other people eligible for a blue badge who are put in danger as part of their work for the public (e.g. fire service and police), however the council has specifically committed to the Military Covenant and therefore relevant that there is specific support for the armed forces.

3. That only people who receive a war pension are eligible for the waived fee (as outlined in the full council motion). This would exclude applicants who automatically qualify for a badge that receive the armed forces compensation scheme and have been assessed as having a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk and very considerable difficulty in walking. The level of application for this is low and hence financial impact low.

4. That a recommendation is included to make the process simpler. This is not included as the process and cost is set by the Department of Transport with steps in place to reduce fraudulent abuse of blue badges.

5. That the fee is backdated for the current blue badge holders who meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in paragraph seven. This is not recommended as this was not part of the motion presented to full council and will have a budget implication.