Leisure Passport
Summary
The Leisure Passport offers reduced price admission to leisure facilities both within and outside South Norfolk for people who are:
- Getting income-based job seekers allowance;
- Getting income support;
- Getting working tax credit (not child tax credit);
- Getting council tax benefit (not 25% reduction for single occupier), or;
- Dependents and partners of anyone who qualifies for the above.
It also gives reduced admission to:
- Fostered children;
- Over-60s;
- Registered disabled;
- 6th Formers, and;
- Students in full time education.
How to apply for a Leisure Passport
- Read the guidance notes (under 'Further information' below, or download the leaflet), then download and print the application form (below);
- Fill out the form, which asks for:
- your name & contact details, and;
- details of your eligibility (e.g. which benefits you are receiving etc.). - Sign & date the declaration if you live in South Norfolk and you get housing and/or council tax benefit. If you live outside South Norfolk, you'll need to get documentary evidence of your entitlement from your own council [see a map of the South Norfolk district];
- Return the application form to:
- Business Support Team
- Leisure Services
- South Norfolk Council
- Swan Lane
- Long Stratton
- Norwich NR15 2XE. - Make sure you include:
- a passport-sized photo for every person named on the form;
- proof of eligibility (if you haven't signed the declaration), and;
- a stamped addressed envelope.
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Further information
Where you can use the Leisure Passport
Blue cards are given to South Norfolk residents and yellow cards to non-residents. If you have a yellow card you can only use it at venues or activities inside our district (see a map of the district), and you will have to apply to your local council for a concession card for use within your own area.
Blue and yellow cards can be used at:
- Bressingham Steam Museum, 01379 686900 [Passport holders admitted at group rate price];
- Diss Swim and Fitness Centre, 01379 652754;
- Easton College Leisure Centre, 01603 731208;
- Framingham Earl Community Sports Centre, 01508 491519;
- Harleston Leisure Centre, 01379 852088;
- Long Stratton Leisure Centre, 01508 531444 , and;
- Wymondham Leisure Centre, 01953 607171.
Blue cards only are accepted at the following places outside the district:
- Blyth-Jex Sports Centre, Norwich, tel: 01603 427181
50% discount on gym membership and session fees - Cinema City, Norwich, 01603 622047
- Inspire Discover Centre, Norwich, 01603 612612
Adults admitted at child prices - Mid-Suffolk Leisure Centre, 01449 674980 Stowmarket
- Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service, 01603 493625
- Norfolk Wildlife Centre, 01603 872274
£1 off standard rates - Norwich Puppet Theatre, 01603 615564
Performance only - Riverside Swimming Centre, 01603 625166 Norwich
Loyalty card rates, entitles holders to discounted prices - Stradbroke Pool, 01379 384376
It is also accepted at various events and activities in and outside South Norfolk, as advertised at the time.
Who can get a Leisure Passport?
Look at the table below - if you belong to any of the categories listed and you can provide the evidence we need, then we hope you will apply.
| Code | Category | Proofe required (photocopies accepted) |
|---|---|---|
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J |
Income-based Job Seekers Allowance |
Letter confirming you currently receive benefit, which shows your full name, address and the type of benefit. |
|
I |
Income Support | |
|
F |
Working Tax Credit [not child tax credit] | |
|
T |
Council Tax Benefit [25% single occupier reduction not accepted] |
If you receive either of these from South Norfolk Council and sign the authority on the application form we can check your eligibility from our records. |
|
B |
Housing Benefit | |
|
D |
Disabled People |
Letter confirming you currently receive Disability Living Allowance, or copy of your registration if registered disabled. |
|
Z |
Carers, only when attending with the person being cared for | |
|
P |
Partner of anyone in categories J,I,F,T,B |
Application must be made by the eligible person, providing the proof required for their category. |
|
C |
Child of anyone in categories J,I,F,T,B | |
|
Y |
Fostered |
Letter of confirmation from fostering agency |
|
O |
Over 60 |
Birth certificate, driving licence, passport or bus pass [not required for renewals] |
|
6 |
Six former |
Letter on headed paper from your school or college confirming your course-dates and full-time status. |
|
S |
Full-time student [over 16] |
Please use the code above on your application to show the category that applies to you.
Conditions of use
- To obtain reduced charges you must produce your Leisure Passport at each facility and for each activity.
- The card cannot be used for group bookings.
- Anyone accompanying a Leisure Passport holder will only receive concessionary rates if they hold their own card.
- The card may only be used by the person whose name and photograph appear on the front.
- A card must be surrendered if you cease to be entitled to it. Let us know as soon as your circumstances change and return the card to: Business Support Team, Leisure Services, South Norfolk Council, Swan Lane, Long Stratton, NR15 2XE.
- South Norfolk Council reserves the right to withdraw the card from a user who makes a false application or abuses the scheme.
- A card will become invalid if defaced or altered.
- The Leisure Passport will last for one year except in the case of over 60s where they will last for three years.
- When the Passport is due to expire you will need to re-apply by completing and returning a new application.
Related pages on this website
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Leisure Services |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | lcc@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533681 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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