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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include two Meeting Rooms, Community Room and Kitchen.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday Closed.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 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.
• 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 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.
• Step(s) View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Polling Station

• Forest parishioners can vote at the Forest Douzaine Room or the Princess Royal Performing Arts Centre, or at St Sampson's High School.
• All Polling Stations are open from 8am - 8pm.
• All registered voters may opt for a postal vote. You can apply for a postal vote online at election.gg, or by requesting an application form from the Election Office 01481 747 579.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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).
• 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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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 Shared Toilet(s) View
  • 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.

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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.