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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: an assembly hall, register office, council chamber, ceremony suites and meeting rooms.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is not a public car park nearby.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
  • The nearest train station is Brixton.
  • This station does not have step-free access.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Herne Hill.
  • The nearest underground station is Brixton.
  • This underground station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access via lift at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Multi Faith Room.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Assembly Hall (opens new tab).
  • View information on Lambeth Register Office (opens new tab).

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the basement and first floors.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floors.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the basement toilet with adaptations and the register office female standard toilet.

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Parking

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• Public Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in Buckner Road.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located on Acre Lane.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 166cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 131cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps as you enter.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.

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Lift (Main Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is an enclosed platform lift.

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• Enclosed Platform Lift View
  • The raised section of the ground floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 97cm (width) x 195cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift is slow moving.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Access Point - Brixton Hill

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• Access Point View
  • This access point is located on Brixton Hill.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the access point.
  • There is a double gate at this access point.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 232cm.
  • The gates have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a bollard after the gates.

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Access Point - Buckner Road

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• Access Point View
  • This access point is located on Buckner Road.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
  • There is a double gate at this access point.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 280cm.
  • The gates have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

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Courtyard

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: grounds.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, narrow gaps and bollards.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.

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Entrance (Courtyard Entrance)

• This entrance is located in the courtyard.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 200cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 182cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located down the corridor to the right via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance lift is 32m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 104cm to 123cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Multi Faith Room.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located down the corridor to the left via the main entrance.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance lift is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a key card reader to enter at a height of 116cm from the floor.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is automatic.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 109cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 315cm (width) x 439cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 278cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 128cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 97cm and 134cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is a push button to exit at a height of 120cm from the floor.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located down the corridor to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance lift is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an intercom hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located down the corridor to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you exit the lift on the basement floor.
  • The distance from the main lift is 12m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 245cm (width) x 372cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 175cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.