That:

(a) From 1st April 2018 people who are automatically eligible for a blue badge who receive a war pensioners’ mobility supplement or receive a benefit under the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces scheme (as outlined in paragraph 7) have their application fee (currently £10) and their renewal fee (currently £10 every 3 years) waived as part of the council’s contribution to the objectives of the Military Covenant; and

(b) This arrangement be reviewed in light of any changes to the Department for Transport criteria for blue badges or if the cost to the council of the waiver exceeds £1,000 per annum.