Please read these notes for your own safety and that of all visitors, staff and tenants.
Welcome
18 Smith Square is located in the heart of Westminster, and is nearest to the Westminster, Pimlico, Vauxhall and St James’s Park Underground stations, and also Victoria, Vauxhall and Charing Cross railway stations.
Security
All visitors (who do not have an LGA ID badge), are requested to report to the Reception desk where they will be asked to sign in and will be given a visitor’s badge to be worn at all times whilst in the building.
18 Smith Square has a swipe card access system meaning that security passes will be required to access all floors. Most LGA governance structure meetings will take place on the ground floor, 7th floor and 8th floor of 18 Smith Square.
Please don’t forget to return your security pass at reception when you depart
Fire instructions
In the event of the fire alarm sounding, vacate the building immediately following the green Fire Exit signs. Go straight to the assembly point in Tufton Street via Dean Trench Street (off Smith Square).
DO NOT USE THE LIFTS.
DO NOT STOP TO COLLECT PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
DO NOT RE-ENTER BUILDING UNTIL AUTHORISED TO DO SO.
Open Council
Open Council, on the 7th floor of 18 Smith Square, provides informal meeting space and refreshments for local authority members and officers who are in London. Use of Open Council is by appointment during office hours, please let us know when you would like to visit 18 Smith Square by contacting our Venue Team email: [email protected] and remember to bring your local authority pass with you on the day for security purposes.
Social Media
The LGA is committed to using social media in a co-ordinated and sensible way, as part of a strategic approach to communications, to help enhance the reputation of local government, improvement engagement with different elements of the community and drive efficiency. Please feel free to use social media during this meeting. However, you are requested not to use social media during any confidential items.
Toilets
Unisex toilet facilities are available on every floor of 18 Smith Square. Accessible toilets are also available on all floors.
Accessibility
If you have special access needs, please let the meeting contact know in advance and we will do our best to make suitable arrangements to meet your requirements.
Every effort has been made to make the building as accessible as possible for people with disabilities. Induction loop systems have been installed in the larger meeting rooms and at the main reception. There is a parking space for blue badge holders outside the Smith Square entrance and two more blue badge holders’ spaces in Dean Stanley Street to the side of the building, where visitors can park for up to four hours. There is also a wheelchair lift at the main entrance. For further information please contact the Facilities Management Helpdesk on 020 7664 3015.
Guest WiFi in 18 Smith Square
WiFi is available in 18 Smith Square for visitors. It can be accessed by enabling “Wireless Network Connection” on your computer and connecting to LGA-Free-WiFi. You will then need to register, either by completing a form or through your Facebook or Twitter account (if you have one). You only need to register the first time you log on.
The LGA also offers the Govroam network, a Wi-Fi network which gives Members seamless roaming internet access across multiple public-sector locations if you have also signed up for this service. This network is enabled throughout our Westminster building and allows Members and staff from other authorities who are part of the Govroam network to seamlessly connect to our Wi-Fi.
Further help
Please speak either to staff at the main reception on the ground floor, if you require any further help or information. You can also check the LGA website.