Access Guide
Access To
- The Council Chamber is located on the first floor of the Whitworth Building.
- View information on Whitworth Building (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has steps, manual doors and shiny flooring.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the Council Chamber.
- There are double manual doors which open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
Teaching
- This is a meeting room.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the speakers area at the front of the room and the bench seating on the right.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- This room has a television screen.