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Barnsley Town Hall
Church Street
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
Tel: 01226 770770
Web: http://www.barnsley.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include :
Ground Floor: Cabinet Office, Register Office, Scrutiny Commission Office, Cabinet Members Office.
First Floor: Committee Rooms 1-5, Council Chambers, Ceremony Room, Chief Executives Unit, Reception Room.
Second Floor: Community Planning & Regeneration, Performance Improvement Unit, Borough Secretary's Department, Public Gallery, General Office & Administration, Communications, Restaurant.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Barnsley.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Barnsley.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Lancaster Gate.
The car park is located off Shambles Street.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 2m x 5.8m (6ft 6in x 19ft ).
On street Blue Badge parking is located at the side of the Town Hall.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
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 not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the entrance.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
The doors are operated by push pads which are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
No Level Access (Alternative Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the alternative entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the lower section of the building.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the adapted toilet.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.5m x 1.7m (4ft 11in x 5ft 6in).
The clear door width is 87cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are over 120cm from the floor
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Restaurant / Bar (Town Hall Restaurant)
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 4m (13ft 1in) from the restaurant entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 62cm (2ft ).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 62cm (2ft ).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the alternative entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right hand side as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 210cm x 500cm (6ft 10in x 16ft 4in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
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 adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hoist and adjustable bed in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the right hand side as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the alternative entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located near the ground floor toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 78cm (2ft 6in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
There are five separate male standard toilets located throughout the building.
There are four separate female standard toilets located throughout the building.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
A wheelchair is available to borrow from the reception desk.
