THREE times as many people in Darlington could benefit from a leisure discount system.
Darlington Borough Council has revamped its concessions policy to make various activities available to more people.
From April, people eligible for the council's Live Darlington discount card will receive 25 per cent off the cost of events and activities in the town's major venues.
They are the Dolphin Centre, Darlington Civic Theatre, Arts Centre, Eastbourne Sports Complex and Stressholme Golf Club.
The free scheme is available to people on benefits, their children aged under 16, the over-60s, disabled people, asylum seekers, refugees, full-time students over 16, children in the care of the council, carers, gipsies and travellers.
The initiative is available to more than 10,000 people compared to 3,500 holders of the current Leisure Saver card. More than 900 forms have been returned so far.
Forms are available from the Dolphin Centre's temporary reception, in Houndgate, and other council-run venues.
Councillor Lee Vasey, cabinet member for leisure services, said: "It is very heartening to see that so many people have already signed up to the scheme."
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