Access Guide
Town Hall Function Suite
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
East Staffordshire
DE14 2EB
Tel: 01283 508000
Fax: 01283 508485
Web: http://www.eaststaffs.gov.uk
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Burton upon Trent.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Burton upon Trent.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 5m (10ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There are 3 disabled bays outside the Town Hall main entrance available also.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park is 150m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the main entrance
Outside Access (Front entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 200cm (6ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 195cm (6ft 4in) wide.
No Level Access (Front entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the main entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 230cm (7ft 6in).
The automatic doors open towards you.
Outside Access (Car park)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
No Level Access (Car park)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right of entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 137cm (4ft 5in).
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 not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
This door is kept shut at all times. If you wish to gain access via this door please ring before arrival so they can be opened.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
The hearing loops are located in the Main Hall, Dove Room, and Trent Bar.
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.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located next to the Lingen room.
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 285cm x 285cm (9ft 4in x 9ft 4in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located adjacent to the main entrance.
The female toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located straight ahead of the main entrance to the right.
The male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Restaurant / Bar (Trent Bar)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are not available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are not available on request.
A stair lift is available for access to the stage in the main hall.
Comments
There are no set opening times for the conference facilities and opening times depend on events taking place.
