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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Crew Lifestyles Centre.
• Related link Crewe Lifestyle Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cheshire-east-council/access-guides/crewe-lifestyle-centre

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  • Crew library is located in Crewe Lifestyle Centre.
  • The library is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Crewe.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking (Blue Badge)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 14 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 138m (150yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 168m (183yd 2ft) 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 have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of the venue.

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Parking (Public Car Park)

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Oak Street Public Car Park or Civic Centre Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Oak Street or Crewe Street.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.

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Outside Access (Lifestyle Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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Level Change (Lifestyle Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.

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Outside Access (Library Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the Lifestyle Centre entrance.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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  • Beyond the entrance to the library are security barriers.
  • The minimum width between the barriers is 95cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the library entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (Customer Services)

• The desk/counter is 14m (15yd 11in) from the library entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The customer service desk is used for local authority enquiries.

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Inside Access

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

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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  • There are 2 self service check-in machines with a screen height of 130cm.
  • On the ground floor is the children’s library
  • On the first floor is the reference library and computer suite.

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Other Floors

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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 (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • The stairs give access to the computer suite and reference library on the first floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the venue.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The lift is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the library entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 153cm x 140cm (5ft 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 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 bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is an accessible toilet located in the Lifestyles Centre.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are standard toilets located in the Lifestyles Centre.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.