Over 50,000 residents across the borough are eligible for Rotherham Council’s Rothercard discount scheme, so check to see if you can apply today.
The scheme is available for those aged between 16 and 20 years old, those who are known to the Council as looked after children/young people and those in receipt of Council Tax Support.
Young people under the age of 16 who are living at the same address with a Rothercard holder can also access the discounts.
Residents can apply today by going online to the Council’s website. If you need support with your application, please call 01709 382121.
Those who have a Rothercard can access discounts on Council services and leisure activities, including:
- A concessionary rate on a range of leisure activities at Aston-cum-Aughton Leisure Centre, Maltby Leisure Centre, Rotherham Leisure Complex and Wath-upon-Dearne Leisure Centre.
- A concessionary rate on selected shows at Rotherham theatres.
- A concessionary entry price at selected leisure venues across South Yorkshire.
- Discounts on a range of services at Herringthorpe Athletics Stadium including athletics admission for Junior Rothercard holders, monthly season tickets, and admission for Multi-sport and In2Athletics sessions.
- Discount on half day and full day fishing at Thrybergh Country Park.
- Discounted season and day tickets at Ulley Country Park.
- Discounts on the hire of double-handed and single-handed dinghies, Canadian, Open, Topo Duo and Kayak canoes, wetsuits and buoyancy aids at Rother Valley Country Park.
- Discounted rates on private launches and model boating at Rother Valley Country Park.
- Discounts on Council services such as the bulky waste removal service, new household and recycling waste bins (including delivery) and rat infestation treatment (internal and external) for private homes.
Rothercard was first introduced in 1993 and over the last thirty years has helped residents access discounts on leisure activities and Council services that have had a huge impact on their lives.
Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Cllr David Sheppard, said: “For thirty years, Rothercard has been supporting families to access discounts for a range of leisure activities and Council services. It has made a huge difference to some people’s lives, allowing them to use leisure services they may have not been able to access otherwise, but we know that many more residents can make use of the scheme. If you think you may be eligible, please apply today or contact us to see if we can help you.”
To apply or access further information about Rothercard, go online to www.rotherham.gov.uk/rothercard.