Liberal Democrat run Winchester City Council cheered up local parents this summer with the announcement that under 16′s will be able to swim for free at River Park Leisure Centre this August.
As part of government spending cuts the scheme allowing the over 60s and under 16′s to swim for free has been axed as of the end of July. However the City has worked with DC Leisure and the Toynbee School Sports partnership to extend the scheme for the under 16′s through August.
Local Liberal Democrat City Councillor Susan Witt said, “Many parents can’t afford to pay for activities throughout the summer just now and I’m really pleased the City Council can help in this way.”
