Unrecordings Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Why not ask at Charles Clifford, they're likely to have had a say in it. It could have been down to the knock on effect of changes at Weston Park for example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 25 minutes ago, Unrecordings said: Why not ask at Charles Clifford, they're likely to have had a say in it. It could have been down to the knock on effect of changes at Weston Park for example Asked nobody knows / Phoned council again a woman starts telling me the rules about parking with a blue badge then told me to go read the signs on the road she had no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resident Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 As someone eligible for a blue badge (I chose not to apply as I manage my disability enough to walk unaided) , blue badges and spaces should be limited to those that physically cannot get about without aid. These new inclusions will only further the rampant abuse of the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, Resident said: As someone eligible for a blue badge (I chose not to apply as I manage my disability enough to walk unaided) , blue badges and spaces should be limited to those that physically cannot get about without aid. These new inclusions will only further the rampant abus abusede of the scheme. Yes you are quite right blue badges are vastly abused and its about time it was stopped think a law has come in abusers can get a £1000 fine about time the wardens / courts did a few send out a message. Good on on you to manage without a badge but there are genuine cases out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomie Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Quote spider1: With new blue badge laws coming in and the demand for spaces set to soar are sheff council ignoring gov law for council to increase spaces. The demand will soar now, particularly as people with mental health problems are being given blue badges. Designated spaces are wider than normal to accommodate physically disabled people, particularly wheelchair users. That is why the logo is a wheelchair. People with mental health issues may not need this facility if they are fully ambulant. Unfortunately, there is no separation between the two and it will mean that those of us who care for wheelchair users and need the wider spaces will really struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planner1 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, spider1 said: Yes you are quite right blue badges are vastly abused and its about time it was stopped think a law has come in abusers can get a £1000 fine about time the wardens / courts did a few send out a message. Sheffield Council have been prosecuting blue badge abusers in court for some time now. There are regular court cases and reports in the press. Worth remembering that misusing a blue badge is a criminal matter and cases come to magistrates court. With a maximum fine of £1000, plus costs and a penalty charge notice, offenders will be faced with a very large bill and having a criminal record (that they might have to explain to their employer, which might impact on their continued employment) 21 hours ago, spider1 said: Prime example Northumberland road near charles clifford dental hospital ' The part of the road about 500 mtrs long had single yellow lines and allowed blue badge holders to park . Just guessing, but there is a new, very large construction site (new university building) on the old university playing fields off Northumberland Rd. It is often necessary to introduce new waiting restrictions around large construction sites, so that deliveries can safely be made. It might be something to do with this. Edited September 10, 2019 by Planner1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planner1 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 21 hours ago, spider1 said: With new blue badge laws coming in and the demand for spaces set to soar are sheff council ignoring gov law for council to increase spaces. A yellow line isn't a disabled parking space though, is it? Blue badge holders just get an exemption to use them where no loading restrictions are in place. The Council only normally apply the loading restriction where it's necessary for safety and traffic management purposes. Blue badge holders can also use Council pay and display parking spaces on and off street for free, so there are actually quite a few spaces available to badge holders around the hospitals (although demand is of course high). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Planner1 said: A yellow line isn't a disabled parking space though, is it? Blue badge holders just get an exemption to use them where no loading restrictions are in place. The Council only normally apply the loading restriction where it's necessary for safety and traffic management purposes. Blue badge holders can also use Council pay and display parking spaces on and off street for free, so there are actually quite a few spaces available to badge holders around the hospitals (although demand is of course high). Hi been in touch with disability rights who are aware of the issue and going to have a chat next about next step. Had a phone call from howden house which was comcal but gave me name of man making decions so things will come to a head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 @Jomie Disabled parking spaces are not just wider, they tend to be nearer to facilities and shops etc than normal parking spaces are. Many people who don`t use a wheelchair still struggle to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planner1 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 3 hours ago, spider1 said: Hi been in touch with disability rights who are aware of the issue and going to have a chat next about next step. Had a phone call from howden house which was comcal but gave me name of man making decions so things will come to a head. The Council listed the reasons for introducing the restrictions as: Road is too narrow to have carriageway parking on north east side Footway parking causes difficulties for pedestrians (blue badge holders apparently tended to park part on the footway) Large vehicles frequently egress from Wellesley Road and parking opposite the junction causes obstruction The traffic regulation order was advertised as required in 2018 and people had the opportunity to object. The reasons stated are safety and traffic management related, so are valid reasons for introducing a restriction. Blue badge holders have plenty of other locations they can park in the area as they can park for free on pay and display bays, so there doesn't appear to be a disproportionate impact on people with disabilities. As the Council will have told you, you can make a formal complaint, which they will respond to. You might also raise a complaint with the hospitals as they don't appear to offer much dedicated disabled parking off street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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