Early day motion · EDM 2501 · 15 Dec 2025

Blue Badge wait times

Tabled by Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat) 11 signatures

The motion

That this House believes that too many people with disabilities or health conditions face long waits in the processing of Blue Badge applications by East Sussex County Council; notes the detrimental impact this has on their mobility and independence; further notes that the Government should routinely monitor wait times; also notes the Government should ensure adequate resources for processing such applications in East Sussex; and requests that the Government call on East Sussex County Council to address the backlog in Blue Badge applications.

Signatories (11)

Josh Babarinde Primary sponsor 12 Dec 2025
Wera Hobhouse 16 Dec 2025
Clive Jones 16 Dec 2025
Dr Al Pinkerton 16 Dec 2025
Helen Maguire 16 Dec 2025
Mr Joshua Reynolds 17 Dec 2025
Siân Berry 17 Dec 2025
Steve Darling 17 Dec 2025
Sarah Dyke 18 Dec 2025
Mr Angus MacDonald 18 Dec 2025
Freddie van Mierlo 12 Jan 2026

Source: the official Early Day Motions database.