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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include meeting rooms and offices.

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• Comments View
  • Council and public meeting take place here.

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Location

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

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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.

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Parking (Staff Only)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 160m (174yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 171m (187yd) from the accessible 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 block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Parking (Blue Badge Bays)

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• 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 540cm (6ft 7in x 17ft 9in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Barnham Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (by revolving).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 252cm (8ft 3in) wide.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • Access to the lifts and stairs is gained via swipe card at the security gates.
  • There is a widened gate for wheelchair users. (94cm).

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Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the atrium.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 182cm (5ft 12in) wide.

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Level Change (Cafe Upper Dining Area)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the left of the counter.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Cafe)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the cafe counter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-UG.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Unity Cafe entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 150cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • 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 a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 47m (51yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 140cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • The floors accessible via this lift are staff areas only.

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Accessible Toilet (Atrium)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 320cm x 150cm (10ft 6in x 4ft 11in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • 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 not a hand dryer.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 98cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Atrium)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located to the right as you enter.
  • Unisex toilets are 29m (31yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Rear Corridor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 90m (98yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the rear corridor.
  • 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 (automatically).
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 287cm x 238cm (9ft 5in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 216cm (7ft 1in).
  • 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 in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • 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
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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 not a hand dryer.
  • 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 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 poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Rear Corridor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the rear corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are 90m (98yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower (Rear Corridor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • Drop down rails are positioned either side of the flip down seat.
  • The Accessible Shower is for staff use only.

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Standard Shower (Rear Corridor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the rear corridor.

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  • There is 1 shallow step located at the shower tray.
  • The Shower facilities are for staff use only.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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• Comments View
  • A wheelchair for public use is avaliable from the security desk.