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No. 12

Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a care leavers service.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Old Wakefield Road Car Park.
    • The car park is located on Old Wakefield 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 Town Hall Way.
  • 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 220cm.
    • There is room for approximately 10 cars.

Outside Access (Town Hall Way)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 114cm (3ft 9in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the second and third set of doors.
    • 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.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • Comments View
    • The second set of doors are locked.
    • Please use the intercom located to the left to gain access to the building.
    • There is a door release button at the second set of doors.
    • The door release button is 109cm high.
    • There is a third set of doors.
    • The doors are single.
    • The doors open automatically.
    • The door width is 130cm.

Entrance (Reception)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 143cm.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the reception 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is a lower section of the desk at a height of 85cm.
    • There is seating in the reception area.
    • Some seating does have armrests.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Large Meeting Room

  • The large meeting room is located at the rear right of the building.
  • There are no doors to access the large meeting room.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is carpet and vinyl.
  • There are some shiny surfaces that could be mistaken as wet.
  • There are standard tables.
  • The height to the underside of the standard tables is 72cm.
  • There are high tables.
  • The height to the top of the high tables is 102cm.
  • There are standard chairs without armrests.
  • There are high chairs.
  • There is a sofa with armrests.
  • There is a TV screen.

Small Meeting Room

  • There are 2 similar small meeting rooms.
  • The meeting room surveyed is the furthest from the entrance.
  • The meeting room is located in the main corridor, at the end, on the right.
  • There is a door.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door width is 81cm.
  • The flooring is carpet.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are desks.
  • The desks are not fixed.
  • The height to the underside of the desks is 69cm.
  • There are chairs.
  • Some of the chairs have armrests.
  • Some of the chairs are height adjustable.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen and laundry room is located at the rear of the building and is accessed through the large meeting room.
  • There is a door.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is 86cm wide.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is vinyl and is shiny and may look slippery or wet.
  • There are worktops.
  • The worktops are 94cm high.
  • There are low level cupboards with handles that are easy to grip.
  • There is a sink.
  • The height of the sink is 94cm.
  • The sink taps are lever mixer.
  • There is a built in cooker.
  • the height of the cooker controls are 84cm.
  • There is a built in hob.
  • The height of the hob controls are 96cm.
  • There is a built in dishwasher.
  • The height of the handle to access the dishwasher is 85cm.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • 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 in the left corridor of the building, on the left.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the left corridor of the building, on the left.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the shared standard toilet cubicle.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • Comments View
    • There is also a flip down baby change unit in the female standard toilet cubicle.
    • The height is 76cm.

Additional Info

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