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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Sports Hall, Pine Room and Maple Room on the ground floor, and the Youth Project and Dance Studio on the first floor.
• Some assistance is available during the Centre Manager's working hours of 08:30 - 14:00 Monday to Friday if required.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Sunday 08:30 - 17:30.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• Certain bus timings of bus route 60 stop immediately outside of the Community Centre, Surgery and Pharmacy.
• Other stops are on Rue de Longfrie, where users can then access the centre via a gravel surface.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at both sides of the venue, off Rue de Longfrie.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 450cm (9ft 6.17in x 14ft 9.17in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (16.4042ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 9m (29.52756ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the doors.
  • 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 right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9.09in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the doors.
  • There is/are 4 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 14cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • There is also ramped/sloped access directly into the Maple Room via the southern elevation.

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Inside Access

• 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.
• There is level access to the Sports Hall, Maple Room and Yew Room on the ground floor.
  
• Access to the Oak Room on the first floor is via stairs only.

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Entrance (Maple Room - Outside Access)

• This entrance is located to the right hand side of the building, giving direct access to the Maple Room.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The step is unmarked.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 7cm.
• The step is on the threshold of the door.
• There is a key lock at a height of 98cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 65cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Room (Maple Room)

• The room is located to the right and then on the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Similar rooms are available - the Oak Room on the first floor (which is slightly smaller), and the Yew Room on the ground floor, which is the smallest of the three.

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Kitchen (Maple Room)

• The kitchen is located to the right and then on the right again as you enter the building through the main entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave and a kettle.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Sports Hall)

• The room is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Generic (Polling Station)

• Polling is located within the Sports Hall and is open to all registered voters, regardless of which Parish they live.
• Voters will enter through the Styx Centre main entrance.
• The main entrance has a slight ramp leading up to it, 145cm wide.
• The main doors will be permanently open during polling.
• They have an open width of 155cm, with a slight lip at the threshold.
• The Sports Hall is directly ahead from the main entrance.
• The doors to the Sports Hall are double width.
• Their open width is 157cm, with a slight lip at the threshold.
• These doors will be held permanently open during polling.
• On entering the Sports Hall, registration desks will be on the left, and a seating area on the right.
• Voting booths will be beyond these, towards the back of the hall.
• The Sports Hall has level wooden flooring.
• Voters will exit through the single door at the left side of the hall, which leads to a side exit from the Styx Centre.
• The door from the hall has an open width of 74cm, with a slight lip at the threshold.
• The side exit from the Styx Centre is a double door, with one door locked, and an open width of 64cm.
• There is a 7cm step at the threshold.
• Voters will also be able to exit through the main entrance, to overcome any difficulties with the side entrance.
• A Blue Badge parking space is located on both sides of the entrance and there is a ramp and handrails at the entrance.
• There is an accessible toilet located near the front door.
• The polling station will be open from 8am to 8pm on Sunday 15th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th June 2025.
• All registered voters may opt for a postal vote which may be the most suitable option for those who wish to avoid the crowds and queues.
• To register to vote, register online by 30 April 2025 athttps://election2025.gg/ or email [email protected] to request a paper form.
• Please note that it is expected that the polling station will be busiest at lunchtime and in the evening so please plan accordingly if you wish to avoid busy periods.
• You can bring someone with you to the polling station but if you require assistance with completing the ballot paper then please find the Polling Station Officer who will be available to help.
• There will be handheld torches and magnifiers available at the polling station should you wish to use them to improve your visibility of the ballot. .

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (29.52756ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right and then on the right hand side of the corridor as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 8.68in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 170cm (5ft 4.57in x 5ft 6.93in).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 10.65in).
  • 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 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 open waste paper bin 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 the right.
  • 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 40cm (1ft 3.75in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7.31in) .
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 111cm (3ft 7.7in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 4.74in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within this toilet with adaptations.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10.25in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (16.4042ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left through the sports hall as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (95.14436ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations, located to the right and then on the right hand side of the corridor as you enter the building through the main entrance.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10.25in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• 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 at the edge of the parking.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.