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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a function room, bar and meeting rooms.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 all users.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 368cm x 428cm (12ft 1in x 14ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) 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 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.
• Comments View
  • The car park is accessed through a security barrier.
  • There is an intercom that needs to be used to gain access.
  • The intercom is located on the drivers side.
  • The height of the button to use the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a gate between the car park and the main entrance.
  • The gate is located at the top of the ramp (see level change section).
  • The gate opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is single.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gate is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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Level Change (Car Park)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading from the car park to the main entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • The second set of doors has an electronic lock.
  • There is an intercom to contact staff to open the second set of doors.
  • The intercom is located between the two sets of doors, on the left as you enter the building.
  • The height of the intercom is 147cm (4ft 8in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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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 throughout the venue depending on events or activities.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter.
• 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 a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Drinking straws are available.

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Kitchen

• The venue has a kitchen which can be used by the public if they have hired the venue.
• The kitchen is located on the ground floor, to the rear right of the building as you enter the main entrance.
• There is a single door to access the kitchen.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 4in).
• The height of the worktops is 91cm (2ft 10in).
• The height of the cooker/hob is 89cm (2ft 9in).
• The height of the cooker/hob controls is 83cm (2ft 7in).
• There is a sink in the kitchen.
• The height of the sink is 91cm (2ft 10in).
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• There is a similar facility on the first floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is an emergency refuge point at the top of the stairs.
  • There is an emergency evacuation chair at the top of the stairs.
  • The staff are trained to use the emergency evacuation chair.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear right of the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 145cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a ramp to access the lift.
  • The ramp is steep.

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Council Chamber / Meeting Room

• The venue has a council chamber / meeting room.
• The council chamber / meeting room is on the first floor.
• There is a double door (with one leaf locked) to access the council chamber / meeting room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is heavy.
• The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 9in).
• The height of the desk in the council chamber / meeting room is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The desks are moveable.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
• There are chairs in the council chamber / meeting room.
• The chairs have armrests.
• The lighting level is medium.
• There are other similar meeting rooms on the first floor.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the rear left as you enter.
  • The facility is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 310cm x 355cm (10ft 2in x 11ft 8in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 184cm (6ft).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 280cm (9ft 2in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • 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.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has not got a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby change table in the changing place. The height of the table is 84cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is also a wheelchair avaliable for use if needed.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• 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 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 170cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • 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 a mirror.
  • 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 47cm (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 colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).

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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 to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.