Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include town council offices, 2 community rooms, and Coleshill Community Hub.
Opening Times (Town Hall)
- Monday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- The halls and community hub opening times vary according to bookings / events taking place.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Coleshill Parkway.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 346cm x 587cm (11ft 4in x 19ft 3in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) 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 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are 2 blue badge bays on Sumner Road, which is adjacent to the town hall.
The dimensions width is 200cm and length 630cm as seen in photographs 5-7.
- There are 2 blue badge bays on Sumner Road, which is adjacent to the town hall.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, to the left.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- Photograph 4 shows the 95cm high push pad to exit.
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 main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- 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).
Reception (Office)
- The desk/counter is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The door to the office is 78cm wide, single, heavy and opens away from you.
- There is a bell to gain access to the reception office. at a height of 129cm.
- There is seating with armrests in the reception area.
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 07/12/2023.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The fixed loop is located in the Fifield Hall.
- Photograph 2 shows the 5 deep, clearly marked steps without handrails leading to the stage in Fifield Hall.
- There are similar steps to the left of the stage.
- Photograph 7 shows the narrow 77cm wide gap as you leave the accessible entrance corridor to join the main corridor.
Kitchen
- The community kitchen is located off the accessible entrance corridor, to the right as you enter via the accessible entrance.
- The kitchen is 8m from the accessible entrance.
- The door to the kitchen is single, 79cm wide, heavy and opens away from you (push).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the kitchen.
- There are standard base and wall units in the kitchen.
- The kitchen is equipped with a gas cooker, electric oven, fridge and microwave.
- The taps at the sink are lever mixer.
- There is an 89cm high serving hatch.
Opening Times (Coleshill Hub)
- Monday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access (Coleshill Hub)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Sumner Road, at the right of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- Photograph 6 shows the second entrance door to the right that leads into the reception office.
- Photograph 7 shows the second entrance door to the left that leads to the community hub room.
Entrance (Coleshill Community Hub - Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the main corridor.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 146cm (4ft 9in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Comments
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- This entrance is located off the main corridor and is 16m from the accessible entrance.
- The entrance leads through the hub staff kitchen as seen in photograph 4.
- Photograph 5 shows the second entrance with no doors.
Reception (Community Hub - Office)
- The desk/counter is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Coleshill Community Hub - Internal Entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are seats with armrests available in the reception office.
Coleshill Community Hub
- The community hub offers free use of laptops and tablets with Wi-Fi.
- They provide information, support and signposting to a wide variety of community services and other agencies including the CAB, Warwickshire County Council, Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, Dementia Friends, local groups and events and tourism information.
- The hub also offers a Warm Room service on Tuesdays throughout the year between the hours of 10am - 1pm.
- They also have a direct freephone to Warwickshire County Council, North Warwickshire County Council and the CAB.
- Photographs 1, 2,and 3 show the community room and photograph 4 shows the inner private office with the free phone.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 198cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 6in).
- 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 poor.
- 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 good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the accessible entrance corridor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main corridor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
Additional Info
- 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.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.