Around 60,000 children in the Belfast area are eligible to receive the card
Hundreds of children were charged for a card which enables them to get discounted access to Belfast council leisure services – despite such cards being advertised as free.
The cards were supposed to be offered free of charge under the scheme which was first launched in 2021. . "This means that during a cost of living crisis, many households have been left with the choice of paying for a Junior Pay and Play Card or paying full price for children to enjoy sporting activities – this is a choice they shouldn't have had to make. With around 60,000 children apparently eligible for this card, this is concerning.
A spokesperson for GLL said all those impacted will have their accounts credited by the end of today, Friday, May 3. They also apologised for any "confusion and inconvenience" this may have caused. "GLL is committed to the provision of leisure facilities for all across Belfast, especially the youth of the city. This commitment is borne out through our offer of free swimming for all under 5s in the city, the 5,500 members of our swim school, our subsidised holiday schemes, and the significant family savings offered through our family membership schemes.
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