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Jack Cornwell Community Centre

Jack Cornwell Street, Manor Park, Stratford, London, E12 5NN

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a community cafe?, meeting room and main hall.
  • Comments View
    • Rooms are available for hire, please contact the venue for more information.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in Ilford.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Ilford.
  • The nearest underground station is East Ham.

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.
  • Comments View
    • The centre is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and at varying times at the weekend depending on which events are being held.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you face the building from Jack Cornwell Street.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 146cm (4ft 9in).
  • The main 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 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a door release button to exit through this entrance at a height of 88cm.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located before and beyond the doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 03/07/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 03/07/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Comments View
    • The hearing loop system is a fixed loop located at reception.

Main Hall

  • The main community hall is located immediately to the left as you enter from the main entrance.
  • It is used for a variety of functions, including church services, meals, parties, local meetings, clubs and children's activities.
  • There are fold-up tables with a clear underside space of 68cm.
  • There are manual, double, heavy doors to enter the room, which open towards you (pull) and have an opening width of 142cm.

Room 3

  • Room 3 is a smaller multi-purpose community room located off the main hall.
  • The door is single, manual, heavy, opens away from you (push), and has an opening width of 68cm.
  • There are tables in the room with a clear floor space between 69cm and 72cm.
  • There are also some chairs without armrests.

Eating and Drinking (Café)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located straight ahead and to the left as you enter from the Main Entrance, opposite the Accessible Toilet.
  • 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.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Main Entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 67cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The type of food served here is varied depending on the event/session taking place.
  • Comments View
    • There is a single, manual, heavy door which opens towards you (pull) to enter the café from the corridor.
    • It has an opening width of 85cm (photograph 1).
    • There are double, manual, heavy doors to enter the main hall from the café.
    • These open towards you (pull) and have an opening width of 156cm (photograph 7).
    • The service counter in the café is 103cm high (photograph 4).
    • There is another counter in the main hall at a height of 90cm (photograph 5 - the Hall can be used as an additional, much larger dining area for bigger events).
    • Opening times, room setup and food and drinks served vary depending on the event/session taking place. The café is not normally open for general use.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
    • 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 a member of staff.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 274cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 12in).
    • 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 179cm (5ft 10in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is not 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 and general domestic waste disposal units.
    • 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 not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • 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.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located on any of the grassed areas.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.