The Card Plus
'The Card Plus' can offer significant savings on leisure activities (up to 50%) across Leicester. to a wode range of concessionary groups and individuals.
*You will only be entitled to 'The Card Plus' if you fall in to one of the categories listed below:
Benefits | Proof required |
Over 60 years in age | Proof of address (city residents) and date of birth. Pension book, Bus pass. |
Job seeker’s allowance | Stamped form, proof of job seeker’s allowance |
Income support | Income support book, bank statement |
Housing benefit and/or Council Tax benefit | Rent book, letter, bill |
Special needs / Disabled person (can apply for Plus 1 card also) | Letter from doctor, Incapacity benefit or disability allowance |
Dependant partner / carer for above | Must apply at the same time as partner with proof of shared address |
Student studying F/T or P/T Further Education College or University | Letter from College/University or NHS Card |
The Card Plus is issued FREE OF CHARGE to Leicester City Residents, (if you qualify*.)
The Card Plus costs £20.00 per annum to adults from outside the City boundaries, (if you qualify*.)
How do I get the Card Plus?
To get the Card Plus you can visit any Leicester City Council Sports & Leisure Centre. The receptionist will request you show the necessary proof required in order to issue you with the Card Plus. The Card Plus can be issued on the spot on most occasions. However, during peak and busy periods The Card Plus may not be issued immediately but will be available for collection on your next visit.
You can also get the Card Plus by completing and submitting an application form. Please allow 7 working days for administrative operations and then visit any Leicester City Council Sports & Leisure Centre, bringing with you the necessary proof documents, reference number and the Card Plus will be issued to you.
A list of Leicester City Council’s Sports & Leisure Centres can be found here