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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include council offices, the main council chamber, committee rooms, public meeting rooms, and training rooms.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Basingstoke.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking (Blue Badge Holders and Council Officers Only)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of the building accessed from London Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 235cm x 475cm (7ft 9in x 15ft 7in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders, council officers, Registry Office staff, and wedding cars only.
  • There is public parking at the Parklands Car Park, opposite the Parklands Building off London Road. It is pay and display, free for the first 90 minutes. Alternatively, there is public parking at the Eastlands Car Park on London Road opposite the right side of the building.

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Public Car Park (Parklands Car Park)

• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
• Access from the car park is via direct access to street/road pavement.
• The exit(s) is/are located adjacent to the vehicle exit.
• The width of the exit is 125cm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is a public waiting area on the ground floor and a breakout space on the first floor.
  • Most doors to corridors from the main reception, main lifts, and main staircase require a council swipe card to access.
  • Public access route doors will be held open for public access to the Council Chamber during sittings.

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Public Waiting Area

• The public waiting and meeting area is located on the ground floor directly ahead as you enter.
• This area may be used as a meeting area for the public with council officers, or private rooms are available.
• There is step free access into the area which is open plan.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to circulate.
• There is a variety of seating types within the area, including seats with and without armrests, sofas, armchairs, booth, and high stool seating.
• There is some fixed furniture in the room including high work benches with a lowered section.
• There are standard tables and coffee tables. The heights of tables ranges from 40cm to 106cm. The majority of tables have a height of 73cm to the underside.
• There are no adjustable tables or benches.
• The area does not have a visual fire alarm beacon.
• Lighting in the area is good.
• Colour contrasts in the area are good.
• There are floor markings that may be perceived as a hole or step.

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Ground Floor Public Meeting Rooms

• The rooms surveyed were rooms 1, 2, and 3.
• There is no way-finding signage to the rooms. Signage on the doors is numerical and clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the rooms is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good and the internal door and wall is good.
• There is step free access into the rooms.
• The doors are single, easy to open, and open away from you (push). The opening widths are 75cm+.
• There is no fixed furniture within the rooms.
• There is sufficient room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the rooms, though some furniture may need moving.
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the rooms is 71cm.
• Seats with armrests are available.
• There is a hearing assistance system in rooms 1 and 2 which could not be tested as they were turned off.
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the rooms.
• Lighting and colour contrast in the rooms are good.

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Committee Rooms

• The room surveyed was Committee Room 2.
• Committee Room 1 is next door and similar but was occupied at the time of the survey. The two rooms can be combined to form one large room by use of a demountable partition.
• There is way finding signage on the route to the rooms.
• There is written signage for the rooms in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the rooms is at least 150cm in width.
• The colour contrast between the external doors and wall and between the internals doors wall is good.
• There is step free access to the rooms from the main lifts, and step free access into the rooms.
• The doors are single (with a locked extension leaf), open away from you (push), and are easy to open.
• The doors are at least 75cm wide.
• Light switches for the rooms are over 120cm from floor level.
• There is a hearing assistance system that is signed, but it could not be tested because it was turned off.
• There is some fixed furniture in the rooms.
• There is circulation space within the rooms, but furniture may need to be moved.
• Table heights are all 69cm to the underside, and there is no height adjustable table available.
• There are chairs with armrests on both sides in the rooms.
• The flooring is carpeted and even without any trip hazards.
• Colour contrasts between the walls and floor is good and lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, (3).
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the storage and plant areas on the third floor.
• Comments View
  • Access to the staircase is by council swipe card only.

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Lift (Main Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are (B), G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 138cm (5ft 2in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 lifts at this location. Access to the lifts is by council swipe card only.

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Other Floors (Public Access to Council Chamber)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Public Access to Council Chamber)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter, then at the far left of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Council Chamber

• The council chamber is located on the first floor on the left end of the building.
• There is wayfinding signage to the council chamber in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• Access to the public gallery at the rear of the chamber is via the public access route at the far end of the building, by lift or stairs.
• There is level access into the public gallery by lift. There is step free access into the room.
• The corridor outside the room is sufficiently wide enough(150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There are double doors from the public access lift and stairs into the council chamber. The colour contrast between the external doors and the internal doors and walls is good.
• The doors open towards you (pull), and are over 75cm wide, but have closers and may be difficult for some people to open.
• Access from the public gallery to the debating floor and leader's desk is by ramp or steps.
• There are chairs without armrests in the public gallery, and chairs with armrest to both sides at councillors' desks.
• The leader's desk is 76 cm high and is not height adjustable.
• The class floor space between tables desks in the room ranges between 64 cm for councillor's desks to 74cm for other tables. A height adjustable table is not available.
• There is not normally sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room, but furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
• The floor in the room is carpeted and even with no trip hazards. There is a trip hazard where the ramp leads to the debating floor.
• The room has projector screens.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the council chamber, which could not be tested because of the size of the room.
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room.
• Lighting is adjustable and colour contrasts are good.
• All councillors' desks have electrical sockets at desk height.
• There is no wheelchair access to the second row of councillor's seating and narrow access to the first row.
• There is an alternative entrance at the front of the chamber to the Leader’s desk for council members only that leads off from the first floor landing breakout space.

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Level Change (Public Gallery)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the front of the public gallery.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • This ramp gives access to the rear of the councillor seating.

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Level Change (Debating Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the centre of the debating chamber.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • This ramp is a continuation of the Public Gallery ramp.

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Level Change (Leader's Table)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to either side of the debating floor.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 107cm (3ft 6in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to either side of the debating floor.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is gate to each of these steps.
  • The right hand ramp and step as you face the Leader's Table is shown in photographs 1 to 5.
  • The right hand side ramp has a rail on the right hand side.
  • The left hand ramp and step as you face the Leader's Table is shown in photographs 6 to 10.
  • The left hand side ramp has a rail on left hand side.

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First Floor Breakout Area

• The first floor breakout area is located directly ahead as you exit the main lifts on the first floor.
• There is level access to this area by lift.
• The flooring is laminate and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Seating in the area includes sofas, armchairs, and booth seating.
• Some chairs and tables are permanently fixed.
• The lowest tables are 35cm high and the highest are 69 cm to the underside.
• Colour contrast and lighting levels in the area are good.
• There is no background music playing and there is no television.
• This area may also be used as a breakout area for the council chamber.

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Faith Room

• The Faith Room is located on the first floor to the right as you exit the lift, off the breakout area.
• There is clear signage in upper and lower case letters.
• There are two sets of doors, both narrow, 67cm wide. The doors may be difficult for some to open due to door closers.
• The corridor between the doors is 92cm wide.
• The light switch is 114cm high.
• Within the room there are sofas and seats without armrests.
• There is a small coffee table at a height of 45cm.
• Colour contrasts and lighting are both good.
• A prayer mat is available.

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Second Floor Meeting Rooms

• The room surveyed was Hatch Warren and Beggarwood Room, located on the second floor directly ahead as you exit the lift.
• There are three other similar rooms in the same location: Evingar Room (photographs 7 to 8), Kempshott and Buckskin Room (photographs 9 to 10), and Norden Room (photographs 11 to 12).
• There are four more similar rooms to the left as you exit the main lifts on the second floor: Eastdrop and Grove Room (photographs 13 to 14), Sherborn St John and Rooksdown room (photographs 15 to 16), Winklebury and Marydown Room (occupied at time of survey), and South Ham Room (photographs 17 to 18).
• There is wayfinding signage on route to the rooms.
• Signage for the rooms is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridors outside the rooms are sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• The colour contrast between the external doors and internal doors and walls is good.
• There is step free access into all the rooms.
• The doors are all single, opening widths 75cm+, easy to open, and all open away from you (push).
• Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• These rooms do not have hearing assistance systems.
• All rooms have a television screen.
• Rooms do not have a visual fire alarm beacon.
• Some rooms have fixed furniture.
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the rooms is between 71 and 72cm. A height adjustable table is not available.
• Rooms either have chairs without armrests or with armrests on both sides.
• Flooring in all rooms is plain carpet.
• Many rooms have electrical plug socket covers in the carpet which may possibly be a trip hazard.
• Colour contrasts between the walls and floor and lighting levels are good in all rooms.
• The Winklebury and Marydown Room, Sherborne St. John and Rooksdown Room, and South Ham Room are smaller and there is not sufficient room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre, but furniture may be moved to facilitate this.

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Popley Training Room

• The Popley Training Room is located on the second floor directly ahead as you exit the main lifts.
• There is wayfinding signage on route to the room.
• Signage for the room is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room.
• The colour contrast between the external and internal door and wall is poor.
• The door is single, opens away from you (push), opening width is 75cm+, and it is easy to open.
• Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room.
• This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
• The room does not have a visual fire alarm beacon.
• There is some fixed furniture within the room.
• The clear floor space beneath all tables in the room is 69cm.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
• A height adjustable table is not available.
• There are chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
• There are carpet tiles on the floor. There are electrical plug socket covers in the carpet which may cause a trip hazard.
• The colour contrast between the walls and floor, and lighting levels within the room are good.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 214cm x 254cm (7ft x 8ft 4in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the ground floor accessible toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor - Ambulant)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit the main lifts.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 126cm x 223cm (4ft 2in x 7ft 4in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 45cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located on the first floor in the accessible toilet facility.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground and Second Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The doors to the toilet facilities are 63cm wide.
  • There are similar standard toilet facilities on the second floor in the same location, to the right as you exit the main lifts.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main lifts.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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Standard Shower (First Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the main lifts, outside the male toilet facilities.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a deep step.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wash basin with lever taps, 81cm high.
  • There is a chair and a hairdryer.
  • Outside the shower is a bench and coat hooks at a height of 170cm.

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Standard Shower (Second floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the second floor, to the right as you exit the main lifts.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a deep step.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wash basin with lever taps, at a height of 88cm.
  • There is a chair, a locker, and a hairdryer.
  • The coat hooks at a height of 161cm.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the park area adjacent to the council buildings.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.

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• Comments View
  • Audio documents can be requested.
  • Documents in different languages can be requested.
  • A standard manual wheelchair is available for visitors to borrow.
  • Please ask at main reception for further information.