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Islington Town Hall
Upper Street
London
N1 2UD
Tel: 020 7527 2000
Email: contact@islington.gov.uk
Web: http://www.islington.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Parking can be reserved by appointment, please contact 020 7527 3106 for futher details.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Islington.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Highbury and Islington.
Outside Access (Upper Street)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The door opening is 122cm (4ft ) wide.
No Level Access (Upper Street)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 205cm (6ft 8in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 7 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The automatic doors slide open.
The first set of doors are normally held open when the Town Hall is open.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Platform)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of reception area, behind the stairs.
The lift is a platform lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.45m x 0.85m (4ft 9in x 2ft 9in).
This lift gives access from the reception area to the rest of the building, including the standard lifts.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.4m (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is located on the ground floor, past the lifts.
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 locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 185cm (5ft 2in x 6ft ).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
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 are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the basement and first floors.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the ground and first floors.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
The photo shows the ramp outside the entrance.
