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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Council Services Office Accommodation, Events Space and Bar.

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Location

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

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Opening Times (Office Accommodation)

• Monday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Events Space)

• Opening times do vary depending on performances.

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Parking

• 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 adjacent to the main entrance, on the paved area.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The bays are not marked but there is a post mounted sign indicating the position of the bays.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• 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
  • Unmarked standard parking bays are located on Market Place.

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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 town hall.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the main 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the main entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played during some events.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The hearing assistance system is only available in the main hall.

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Level Change (Ground Floor Central Corridor)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the ground floor, at the end of the central corridor and to the right.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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Entrance (Bar)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, immediately to the right as you enter the building via the main entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in the doorway.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located immediately to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the bar entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 64cm (2ft 1in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not 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 (Out of Order)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the front corridor, at the end and on the right.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 107cm x 139cm (3ft 6in 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 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • As of May 2025 this lift is out of order.

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Entrance (Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, immediately to the right as you exit the lift.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.

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Hall

• The hall is located immediately to the right as you exit the lift.
• The hall is 2m from the lift.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the hall.
• The theatre seating, whilst not fixed to the floor, is attached together appropriately in rows, and as per regulations.
• The flooring is wood.
• The flooring has a shiny finish, which could be mistaken as wet by some.
• There are tables.
• Tables are not permanently fixed.
• Tables are 73cm high to the underside.
• There are chairs.
• No chairs are fixed.
• Chairs do not have armrests.
• There is a fixed loop hearing system within the hall.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor Bar Area - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor, at the left of the bar.
  • The facility is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the bar entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall .
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 175cm x 305cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is not a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet the vertical grab rail is on the left.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 157cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • Please note this facility does not meet the current CPT Standards.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor Bar)

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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 ground floor in the bar, to the left as to enter via the main entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the bar entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor in the bar, to the left as to enter via the main entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the bar entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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Level Change (Bar Area Changing Places and Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the beginning of the corridor leading to the facilities.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the corridor leading to the female standard toilets.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are 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).
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The steps affect the access to the female standard toilets only.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, in the corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 161cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
  • There is not 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary 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 the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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.

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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, in the corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • 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, through the double doors at the end of the corridor on the left as you exit the lift.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.

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Level Change (First Floor- Ladies Toilet Cubicle)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located within the ladies standard toilet cubicle.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Level Change (First Floor - Male Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the corridor leading to the male standard toilets.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway to the male standard toilets.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.