The prosecutions were heard at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on 9 July 2026 and involved a range of offences, including the use of cancelled, stolen, photocopied and wrongly used badges.
Blue Badges are issued to individuals or organisations for a specific purpose. They must only be used when the badge holder is present, or when the journey is directly for their benefit. Using a badge that belongs to someone else, even a family member, can still be classed as misuse.
Enfield Council has made it clear that it is stepping up enforcement across the borough. Cllr Maria Alexandrou, Cabinet Member for Environment, said the Council has “zero tolerance” for Blue Badge misuse and warned that using a badge that does not belong to you is fraud.
The cases included badges that had been reported lost, badges belonging to people who had died, a care home badge being used incorrectly, a stolen badge and a photocopied badge. Fines, victim surcharges and costs were issued, with some totals reaching hundreds of pounds.
For many disabled residents, being able to park close to shops, appointments, services and community spaces makes a real difference to daily life. Misusing a Blue Badge can mean someone who genuinely needs that space is left struggling, unable to access where they need to go, or forced to park much further away.
This is why enforcement matters. It protects the people the scheme was designed for and helps keep accessible spaces available for those who need them most.
Residents who suspect Blue Badge misuse in Enfield can report it by emailing: [email protected]
