Changes to the way Blue Badge parking permits are renewed in County Durham will come into force at the beginning of next month.
From Saturday, 1st November, badge-holders will no longer automatically receive an application form for a new badge when their existing one expires.
People will continue to receive a text, email or letter reminding them that their badge is due to expire but they will no longer be automatically sent an application form.
Anyone wishing to apply for a new badge can visit www.durham.gov.uk/bluebadge or pick up an application form from any Social Care Local Office or Customer Access Point. For more information, call 03000 269 425.