South Ayrshire Council operates a concessions scheme, offering
reduced cost leisure for South Ayrshire residents who qualify
through the conditions of the Scheme. Leisure cards can be obtained
from swimming pools and Burns House at a cost of £1.00.
Proof of eligibility and a passport sized photograph are also
required. For full details contact any of the issuing facilities.
Category of Eligibility |
Verification to be Shown |
Period of Eligibility |
In receipt of Job Seekers Allowance |
Award Letter or Current Bank Statement indicating Payment
+ Proof of Address |
6 Months |
South Ayrshire Residents aged 60 or over, whether or not in employment |
Driving Licence or, Birth Certificate / Passport plus Utility Bill
|
2 Years |
In receipt of Income Support |
Appropriate Order Book from DSS or current Bank Statements
indicating payments from DSS or letter of entitlement |
6 Months |
In receipt of Incapacity Benefit |
Award Letter or Current Bank Statements indicating payments
from DSS |
6 Months |
In receipt of Disability Benefit |
Award Letter or Current Bank Statements indicating payments
from DSS |
6 Months |
Residents engaged in Employment Training Schemes |
Letter from Employment Service + Proof of Address |
6 Months |
Residents on Skillseekers Scheme, or those registered
for and awaiting placement in a Skillseekers Scheme |
Letter from Employer or Careers Office + Proof of Address |
6 Months |
In receipt of Housing Benefit |
Determination Letter detailing period of eligibility |
6 Months |
Residents who are full-time Students |
Student Grant/Loan Letter + Proof of Address |
6 Months |
Residents who are School Pupils in Secondary Education
and are 17 years or over |
Letter from School attended + Proof of Address |
6 Months |
In receipt of Severe Disability Allowance |
Award letter or Bank statement indicating payments from
DSS |
2 Years |
Children of L/card holders who are under 17 years of age
and in full-time education, or of pre-school age. (Pools
Only) |
Accompanied by Legal Guardian with valid Leisurecard +
Child Benefit Book or Award Letter |
6 Months |
Disabled Children under 17 years of age (Pools Only) |
Disability Living Allowance* + Proof of Address |
6 Months |
In receipt of Working Tax Credit |
Determination Letter detailing period of eligibility +
Wage Slip/Bank Statement |
6 Months |
In receipt of Widows State Pension |
Appropriate Order Book from DSS or current bank statements
indicating payments from DSS |
6 Months |
In receipt of Disablement War Pension (if invalidity is
80% or over) |
Appropriate documentation from War Pension Authority +
Proof of Address |
2 Years |
In receipt of Council Tax Rebate (excluding single persons rebate) |
Council Tax Rebate will show rebate eligibility |
6 Months |
In receipt of Carers Allowance |
Award Letter or Bank Statement indicating Payments from
DSS |
6 Months |
N.B. The spouses of Leisure Card Holders are eligible for a
leisure card if they are not wage earners.
