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Introduction

• Related link Lambeth Town Hall.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/lambeth-town-hall
• Related link Lambeth Register Office.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/lambeth-register-office
• Related link Lambeth Civic Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/lambeth-civic-centre

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• Comments View
  • The Assembly Hall has two external entrances; one on Acre Lane and one in the central courtyard at the rear of the building.
  • It can also be accessed internally via the Town Hall main reception foyer.
  • A changing places facility is available in the adjoining town hall.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Brixton.
• The nearest underground station is Brixton.

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 360cm x 657cm (11ft 10in x 21ft 7in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Buckner Road, at the rear of the venue.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 5 Blue Badge bays available on Buckner Road which serve the Town Hall and Civic Centre.
  • These are access controlled by automated bollards from the entrance on Acre Lane.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Acre Lane.
• There is 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 112cm (3ft 8in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • There are 2 other sets of doors in this location which are both accessed via a step.
  • This entrance is only in use for functions.

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Buckner Road and Town Hall Courtyard

• Lambeth Town Hall and the Civic Centre are connected by Buckner Road and a courtyard at the rear of the two buildings.
• There is vehicle access for Blue Badge holders and for deliveries into Buckner Road from Acre Lane.
• Access is controlled by an intercom and automated bollards.
• Buckner Street is set out as a shared surface with level block paving throughout.
• There is street lighting and there are some street trees and public cycle racks on the right as you approach the Civic Centre from Acre Lane.
• The entrance to the Town Hall courtyard is to the left off this area.
• There is a wide open gateway into this area, which is pedestrianised.
• There is a path immediately to the right after the gateway which connects with Brixton Hill.
• Ahead, a hedge with fencing to the left, and rows of trees to the right mark the route towards the Town Hall.
• The first building on the right is the Register Office.
• The entrance to the Town Hall is directly ahead at the end of the courtyard.
• There is an entrance to the Assembly Room on the left.
• The courtyard has some seating without armrests which can be rearranged.

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Level Change (Access to the Courtyard From Brixton Hill)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading up to the central courtyard from Brixton Hill.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Assembly Hall Courtyard Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the central courtyard.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • This door is open for events.

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Outside Access (Town Hall Courtyard Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located from the rear courtyard.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the main reception foyer.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• 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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Level Change (Stage)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the stage.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are not 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.

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• Comments View
  • There are identical staircases located to both sides of the stage.

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Accessible Toilet (Main Reception)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, written text, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Town Hall courtyard entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main reception foyer.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 270cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
  • There is 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Accessible Toilet (Courtyard Entrance)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text, tactile, pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the courtyard entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in a corridor close to the courtyard entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the foyer.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the foyer.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard male toilets just off the main reception area which has an ambulant cubicle.