A blue badge costs up to £10 in England and must be renewed after three years. The Department for Transport (DfT) sets the national legislation and guidelines for all local authorities to follow when administering the blue badge scheme. People who meet certain criteria set out by the government may claim a blue badge without further assessment. Martin Jones, operations manager for Age Well East, said the charity consistently receives requests from residents to assist with blue badge applications. Support - The council and several charities in Essex can support people in applying for a blue badge (Image: Web)Who can support with blue badge applications?