Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include two Meeting Rooms, Community Room and Kitchen.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 18:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday Closed.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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 at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on the approach and in the doorway.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- 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 left going up.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 24m (26yd 9in) from the Side Entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Community Room
- The Community Room is opposite Reception, off the main corridor and close to Meeting Room Two.
- Access into the Community Room is via double width doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are usually held open.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- The Community Room is a multifunctional room.
Meeting Room
- The Meeting Room is located at the rear of the venue, next to the kitchen.
- Access into the kitchen is via a single door.
- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is a large table in the centre of the room.
- The height of the table is 74cm.
- The chairs in the room do not have armrests.
- Furniture can be moved.
- There is not enough space for a wheelchair to manoeuvre
- This room is for Council meetings and various other meetings.
Meeting Room Two
- The Meeting Room is located in the main corridor opposite the Community Room.
- Access into the Meeting Room is via a single door.
- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There is a table and chairs in the centre of the room.
- The height of the table is 74cm.
- The chairs do not have armrests.
- There is not sufficient turning space for a wheelchair user.
- This room is for Council meetings and various other meetings on a smaller scale.
Kitchen
- The Kitchen is located in the main corridor towards the rear of the building.
- Access into the Kitchen is via a single door.
- The door opens away for you (push).
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There are fixed work surfaces in the Kitchen.
- The height of the work surfaces range from 90cm to 140cm.
- The facilities within the Kitchen include a hob, cooker, kettle and sink.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Side Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the left as you enter from the Side Entrance.
- 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are open waste paper bin 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- 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).
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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 fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the main corridor to the left after the Accessible Toilet.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Side Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are available 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.