From the 4th of January 2024 blue badge holders will be able to park within the boundary of York city centre for the first time since 2021.
Disabled parking in pedestrianised areas was initially banned to enable for the construction of bollards that protect against vehicle-based terror attacks. However, in the last few months the council have made overturning this decision a priority — launching a two-step consultation with residents to do so.
In an official statement on their website the council say that “Blue Badge access is now a permanent feature of the city” as the ultimate result of that consultation process.
This new access does not mean an end to anti-terrorist protection. Instead while bollards are in operation (between 10.30am-5pm), blue badge holders will be able to drive into the city centre through staffed, sliding bollards at the junction of Goodramgate and Deangate.
To read more about the changes to access and the council’s overall consultation process head to www.york.gov.uk/news.
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