Stroud Town Council Offices | 10th June 2019 

Accessibility Rating 

Physical 

Four out of five 

Sensory 

Five out of five 

Location: Stroud Town Council Offices
Thanet House
58 London Road
Stroud 
GL5 2AD  

Parking

The closest car park to the council offices is Brunel Mall which is about 150 yards away. Blue badge holders can park for free here and there is access via a lift to get to ground level.
There is slight incline on the walk to the council offices and there is a section where the pathway is quite narrow and may not be very easy for individuals with larger wheelchairs.

Entrance and Reception

The entrance to the town council offices is step free and the doorway is 880cm wide which exceeds minimum requirements. On entry there are desks on either side with the main receptionist on the right.
There is space for a wheelchair user to sit under either of the desks and the chairs can be easily moved out of the way if necessary.

Hearing Loop

There is currently no hearing loop in Stroud Town Council offices however we were informed that all efforts are being made to get one in place.

Council Meeting Space

Through the reception is the area that is used for council meetings. On my visit it was set up as if there was a council meeting planned and the general public are welcome to attend any council meeting. There is a 92cm gap to enter this space which is wide enough for a wheelchair user to pass through with ease.
The tables are a suitable height for a wheelchair user to sit underneath comfortably and I was informed on my visit that any presentations would have an enlarged font should it be required for anyone with a visual impairment.

Accessible toilet

The accessible toilet is in the council meeting space.
The toilet doorway is 900mm wide which meets minimum requirements however there is no grab-rail on the inside.
The accessible toilet is a good size at 1900mm x 2200mm with a baby changing unit behind meaning there is enough turning space for a wheelchair user. The emergency pull cord is next to the toilet and the lowest pull is 8cm from the floor while the highest is 98cm from the floor.
The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor which is too low and may be difficult for a wheelchair user to transfer from the toilet back to the wheelchair. The flush is also too high for a wheelchair user to reach with ease.
There is a lowered coat hook which is suitable for use by a wheelchair user or person of smaller stature. The signage in the toilet is a small font and is high up meaning it would be difficult for a wheelchair user or individual with a visual impairment to read. All amenities are at a lowered height apart from the mirror.