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Introduction

Services include:.
Ground Floor - Reception, Waiting Area and 2 Meeting Rooms.
Mezzaine Floor to 9th Floor - Council Offices and Meeting Rooms.

Opening Times

Access is by appointment only.

Location

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

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is St Georges Wharf.
- The car park is located off Wandsworth Road.
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

Comments View
- There is an alternative entrance located next to this entrance.
- The door opens away from you, is heavy and 125cm wide.

Reception

The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Comments View
- Access to the Mezzaine floor to 9th floor is strictly for staff only or for members of the public attending meetings.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does not play background music/noise.
The lighting levels are varied.

Comments View
- There are meeting rooms located on each floor.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-M-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left after the reception.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-M-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 135cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 5in).
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 120cm from the floor.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is low.

Accessible Toilet (Third Floor)

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the third floor office space.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 195cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency 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 not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 114cm (3ft 9in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 77cm (2ft 6in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails 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.
Comments View
- There are similar accessible toilets located on floors M-1-2-4-5-6-7-8 and 9.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 on floors 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9.
- The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.