Veterans and those serving in the armed forces can sign up to the ‘Active Heroes’ membership – meaning they can access the city’s leisure facilities at a reduced rate.

The offer forms part of the city council’s commitment to supporting the city’s armed forces communities.

At Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Dimensions and the Wallace Centre, Stoke on Trent City residents who have served will be entitled to a 30% discount on gym memberships. In addition, they will also be able to bring one child swimming for free, meaning they can access activities with their young families at a reduced rate.

There will be no joining fee and no contract expectations – eligible people can visit one of the leisure centres and prove eligibility through their armed forces identification.

Prices for the Active Heroes offer are:

Dimensions Leisure Centre, Burslem, ST6 4ET - £18.20 per month
Fenton Manor Leisure Centre, Fenton, ST4 2RR - £23.80 per month
Wallace Centre, 63 Abbotts Road, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8DU - £16.45 per month
Multi-site membership - £25.90 per month

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the unitary authority governing the city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire.

The Council is responsible for providing local government services to over 260,000 residents across six towns, including approximately 5,700 residents who reported that they had previously served in the UK Armed Forces (regular, reserve or both). This represents around 2.8% of the city's resident population aged 16 and over.