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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include include office accommodation and meeting rooms Access to the building is via fob and for business meetings and for appointments only. Access to all floors and office accommodation is via fob. Visitors will be met by a member of staff once they have reported to reception. This part of the building is not open to the general public. There are 12 meeting rooms within the building varying in size. The accessible toilets on the 1st and 2nd floors are not in public areas.

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Huddersfield Railway Station.

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Opening Times

• 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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Parking (Civic Centre 3 Blue Badge 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 in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 227cm x 475cm (7ft 5in x 15ft 7in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) 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.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Public Car Park and On Street Parking)

• 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 Civic Centre Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Albion Street.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Albion Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Albion Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge on street parking bays are not individually marked.
  • The width is 275cm.
  • There is room for 2 cars.
  • The standard on street parking bays are not individually marked.
  • The width of the bays is 195cm.
  • There is room for approximately 12 cars.

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Level Change (Civic Centre Car Park to Civic Centre 3 Access Path)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the rear right of the civic centre public car park.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the civic centre public car park.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the Customer Service Centre.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
  • 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 115cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a lowered section of the desk at a height of 84cm.
  • There is seating to the left of the reception desk.
  • The seating does have armrests.

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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 good.

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Meeting Room GA

• There are 5 similar meeting rooms located through the door to the left of the reception desk.
• The meeting room surveyed was room GA.
• There is a door to enter the meeting room.
• The door is locked and will be opened by a member of staff.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 87cm wide.
• The flooring in the room is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are desks.
• The desks are not fixed and can be rearranged as required.
• The desks are 73cm high.
• There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
• There is a wall mounted TV screen at a height of 205cm to the top.

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Customer Service Centre Interview Room

• The Customer Service Centre Interview Room is located to the right as you enter.
• The Customer Service Centre Interview Room is 2m from the main entrance.
• The room is locked and will be opened by a member of staff.
• There is a door.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 87cm wide.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a fixed desk.
• The height of the desk is 73cm.
• There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
• There is a wall mounted TV at a height of 180cm to the top.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the reception desk.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the reception desk.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 157cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 2in).
  • 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 87cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 95cm.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 cannot 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 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 visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the reception desk.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff at the reception desk.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 193cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • 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 open waste paper bin 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good 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) (Male)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter, facing the reception desk.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilets are also used as the female standard toilets.

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Additional Info

• 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 on the grass areas surrounding the building.
• Home visits / services are not available.