York council investigates 22 parking permit fraud cases

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

York council has investigated 22 cases of fraudulent parking permit use including Blue Badge and holiday let schemes.

City of York Council has investigated 22 cases of fraudulent parking permit use in the first six months of 2026/7, according to figures presented to the council's Audit and Governance Committee on 21 October. Of these, 12 investigations related to Blue Badge misuse and 10 concerned residential parking (ResPark) permits.

Three ResPark permits found to be used commercially, including by guest houses and holiday lets, were withdrawn. Three of the 22 cases investigated resulted in formal cautions, whilst eight received warning letters.

Investigators Veritau reported that 192 fraud referrals had been made since April to the end of September. As of 30 September, 73 cases remained open and 73 investigations had been completed. Counter-fraud efforts have saved £157,795 since April, against a full-year target of £200,000. Housing-related savings accounted for 56 per cent of the total, housing benefit 23 per cent, social care 17 per cent, compliance two per cent, and council tax two per cent.

How it is being reported

• Probes into Blue Badge fraud and holiday lets using parking permits in YorkThere have been 22 probes into the fraudulent use of parking permits including Blue Badges and for holiday lets in York so far in 2026/7, council data shows.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 26 Oct, 12:30
• Probes into Blue Badge fraud and holiday lets using parking permits in YorkThere have been 22 probes into the fraudulent use of parking permits including Blue Badges and for holiday lets in York so far in 2026/7, council data shows.York Press · 26 Oct, 12:30

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