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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Halton Lea Council Tax Services Advisors for all council related matters.
• Related link Halton Lea Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/halton-lea-library
• Related link Shopping City Runcorn.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/shopping-city-runcorn

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  • The One Stop Shop is located within Shopping City Runcorn, on the first floor next to Halton Lea Library.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is located within Shopping City Runcorn.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Runcorn.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located underneath the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 400cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the shopping centre entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the shopping centre 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does 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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  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Shopping City Runcorn Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park underneath the library.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 270cm (8ft 10in).

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Level Change (Shopping City Runcorn Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Shopping City Runcorn)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 258cm (4ft 5in x 8ft 6in).
• 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 90cm - 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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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Unit, next to Halton Lea Library.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 19/10/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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  • Seating for customers is hard surface chairs without arms.
  • Chairs set out for social distancing.
  • There are Council Tax self service payment kiosk with slots and touchscreens between 34cm and 154cm high.

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Level Change (Advisor's Desks and Interview Rooms)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located ahead from the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • The nearest accessible toilets are in the library next door or within the Shopping City Mall.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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  • The nearest standard toilets are within the library next door.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.

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  • Halton Direct can provide interpreting service.