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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include two meeting/ conference rooms which can be opened into one large space.
Related link Corporate Reception.
Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/london-borough-of-croydon/corporate-reception-2
Related link Access Croydon.
Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/london-borough-of-croydon/access-croydon-3

Comments View
- Community Space is a new conference and meeting facility on the ground floor of Bernard Weatherill House.
- The space is available to hire by the public and outside groups.
- It is open for pre-booked events only.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Croydon.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is East Croydon.

Comments View
- The nearest tram stop is George Street.

Opening Hours

For information about the opening hours please click here.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Fell Road.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Mint Walk and Fell Road.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- Fell Road is level or has easy slopes.
- Mint Walk has moderate and steep slopes.

Outside Access (Community Space Entrance)

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Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located Mint Walk.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- 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 120cm.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- 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 the right going up.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Step(s) View
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 9 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 15cm.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Comments View
- The doors are open only when are events are in progress.
- At other times please enquire at Access Croydon.
- There are identical entrance doors to the right of the Community Space doors which are for staff only to enter Bernard Weatherill House.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- The entrance opens into a large foyer area.
- There is bench and sofa-style seating, without armrests.
- A vending machine is available.
- The entrance to the meeting rooms is to the left of the foyer.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Community Space Entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located with the standard toilets off a lobby to the left of the foyer area. This lobby has a heavy inwards opening door.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 410cm (4ft 11in x 13ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- At the time of our visit, this accessible toilet did not have signage on the door.
- One of the standard toilets is incorrectly signed as accessible.
- There is a second accessible toilet to the right of the foyer, 15m from the Community Space entrance.
- The second toilet has the transfer space to the left.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The unisex toilets are located off the lobby to the left of the foyer area.
- Unisex toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Community Space entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the large standard toilet cubicle.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Comments View
- There are 3 standard unisex toilets.
- One has support rails for ambulant users.
- The large toilet cubicle containing the baby change facilities was incorrectly signposted as the accessible facility at the time the survey.