Asylum seekers in Edinburgh are given 70% off bouncy castle and pool parties. From inflatable boats to inflatable fun…
Edinburgh City Council offers a ‘Relocated People Access (RPA) programme’ in partnership with council-funded ‘Edinburgh Leisure’. The programme offers asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees 70% off all activities at local leisure centres. Some of these include:
Alongside those discounts, asylum seekers are also offered:
Adults are given these freebies for six months, while under-16s get them for 12 months. The Edinburgh Leisure website adds that the RPA programme “aligns with the New Scots strategy from the Scottish Government, promoting the inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers in our communities, thus fostering cohesive and diverse societies.” Meanwhile Edinburgh’s council tax increased by 8% this year. Locals might feel a little deflated to hear this…
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