Christmas closure

The council is now closed. We will we reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026. You can find more information on our Christmas page.

Disabled person parking permit

We no longer issue disabled person parking permits. All existing permits will still be recognised by the North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) - who patrol the Harlow Council parking areas - until they expire. 

We will still issue a new permit for a change of vehicle to cover the permit until it expires.

Disabled drivers can still park free of charge in any of the council-owned car parks by displaying their Blue Badge.

If you would still like a disabled permit to use alongside your Blue Badge, the NEPP can still issue a similar permit. You can apply by email at parking@colchester.gov.uk or by phone 01206 282316.

If you also need a disabled parking bay (marked on the street), you can apply for a bay on the Essex County Council website.