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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Halton Lea Council Tax Services.
• Related link Halton Lea Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/halton-lea-library
• Related link Shopping City Runcorn.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/shopping-city-runcorn

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  • The One Stop Shop is located within Shopping City Runcorn, on the first floor next to Halton Lea Library.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 13:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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COVID-19 Information

• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Location

• The venue is located within Shopping City Runcorn.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Runcorn.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located underneath the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 400cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the shopping centre entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the shopping centre 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 dropped kerbs.
  • 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.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Shopping City Runcorn Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park underneath the library.
• There is not 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 270cm (8ft 10in).

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Level Change (Shopping City Runcorn Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Shopping City Runcorn)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 258cm (4ft 5in x 8ft 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Unit, next to Halton Lea Library.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

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

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right just past reception.
  • There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key can be obtained from the security guard.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 340cm (5ft 9in x 11ft 2in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 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 not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the accessible toilet.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • The nearest standard toilets are within the library next door.

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Additional Info

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