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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include On the ground floor : - Reception and Register Office. On the first floor : - The Victoria Concert Hall and The Victoria Bar.

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Location

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

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Opening Times

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

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  • Evening opening hours depend on performances/events.

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Opening Times (Register Office – by appointment only)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 Wakefield Old Road Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Wakefield Old Road.
  • 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 Manor Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Wakefield Old Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge parking bays are not individually marked.
  • The width of the Blue Badge parking bays is 267cm.
  • There is room for approximately 3 cars.
  • The standard parking bays are not individually marked.
  • The width of the standard parking bays is 210cm.
  • There is room for approximately 20 cars.

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Outside Access (Town Hall Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the town hall.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the accessible entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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

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  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • The seating does not 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 play background music.
• Music is played during some events.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (Dewsbury Register Office)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the town hall, just past the front corridor ramp.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 171cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in the corridor, to the right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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 123cm (4ft).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the corridor in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are 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 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Reception (Dewsbury Register Office)

• The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Kirklees Registration Service entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is bench seating to the right of the registration reception desk.
  • The seating does not have armrests.

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Register Office Appointment Room - Carnation

• The interview room surveyed was the Carnation room.
• The room is the first of 3 similar rooms and is located to the left of the reception desk.
• There is a door to enter the room.The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 85cm wide.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a desk.
• The desk is 73cm high and is fixed.
• The seat does have armrests.

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Room GB - Real Employment

• This room is located on the ground floor at the front right of the building.
• This room is used by appointment only.
• There is a door.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 87cm wide.
• There is level access to this room from the town hall accessible entrance.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There are fixed desks at a height of 59cm.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• Some chairs are height adjustable.
• There are other similar rooms in this area.

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Level Change (Ground Foor Right Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the ground floor at the beginning of the right corridor, just past room GC.
• 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.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 126cm (4ft 2in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the ground floor, just past the ramp on the right corridor.
• There is/are 6 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 both sides.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).
• The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.

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Lift (Ground Floor Right Corridor Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the ground floor towards the beginning of the right corridor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the town hall accessible 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 80cm x 145cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a steep ramp to enter the lift on the lower level.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the left corridor, on the right.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the town hall accessible 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 133cm x 104cm (4ft 4in x 3ft 5in).
• 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
  • The external lift controls are 130cm from the floor.

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Entrance (Victoria Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor at the front of the town hall.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.

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Victoria Hall

• Victoria Hall is located on the first floor of the town hall at the front.
• Victoria Hall is 20m from the lift.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within Victoria Hall.
• There are tables, which are not fixed.
• The height to the underside of the tables is 76cm.
• There are chairs that are not fixed that do not have armrests.
• There is fixed bench seating without armrests running the length of the left and right walls.

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Entrance (Victoria Bar)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the town hall, at the front right.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Eating and Drinking (Victoria Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the first floor, at the front right of the town hall.
• 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 1m (3ft 3in) from the the Victoria Bar entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 114cm (3ft 9in).
• 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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Mayor's Reception Room - Second Floor

• The mayors reception room is located on the second floor of the town hall, at the front right.
• The mayors reception room is approximately 30m from the lift.
• There are doors to enter.
• The doors are double doors.
• The doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors may be difficult to open.
• The doors are 134cm wide.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the mayors reception room.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There are tables, which are not fixed.
• The height of the tables is 70cm, to the underside.
• There are chairs.
• The chairs do not have armrests.
• There is a bench seat with armrests.

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Council Chamber - Second Floor

• The council chamber are located on the second floor at the end of the right corridor.
• The council chamber are approximately 45m from the lift.
• There are doors to enter.
• The doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are heavy.
• The doors are 140cm wide.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the council chambers.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is a table.
• The table is not fixed.
• The table is 72cm.
• There are chairs.
• The chairs do not have armrests.

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Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located on the ground floor half way along the left corridor, on the left.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 25m from the town hall accessible entrance.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 94cm.
• The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is an entry door to the accessible toilet and baby change lobby.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is 88cm wide.

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Toilet with Adaptations (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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the town hall accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor half way along the left corridor, on the left.
  • 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 main reception desk.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • 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 176cm x 256cm (5ft 9in x 8ft 5in).
  • 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 155cm 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 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 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is an entry door to the accessible toilet and baby change lobby.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is 88cm wide.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor half way along the left corridor, on the left.
  • 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 200cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 122cm (4ft).
  • 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 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 146cm 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 123cm (4ft).
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a low visual 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a door to enter the toilet lobby area.
  • The door opens away from you push.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is operated by a RADAR key which can be obtained from the Victoria Bar.
  • The door is 84cm wide.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground 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 on the ground floor in the left corridor, half way along on the left.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the town hall accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• Home visits / services are not available.

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• Comments View
  • Registrars only - Home visits/services are available in exceptional circumstances.