Further to previous news / blog posts in relation to the current court consultation process being run by HM Court & Tribunal Services.  The consultation began on the 16th July 2015 and ends on 8th October 2015.

The Ministry of Justice have earmarked 91 courts for closure. This number includes Stockport Courthouse, which comprises of;

1) Magistrates Court
2) Family Court
3) County Court
4) Problem Solving Court
5) Youth Court
6) Tribunals

This I am sure you will agree will have a significant impact upon individuals, businesses and organisations in the Stockport and South Manchester areas. Once a Courthouse has closed, there is little prospect of it re-opening!

I attach links to the following;
1) MOJ Consultation Document – https://consult.justice.gov.uk/digital-communications/proposal-on-the-provision-of-court-and-tribunal-es/user_uploads/official-sensitive_north-west-consultation-paper_final.pdf

2) The Law Society Campaigner Response Pack – http://t.co/UoETFXpU0I

3) Stockport Labour E-Petition – http://stockportlabour.org.uk/labour-group-condemns-stockport-courts-closure/

There are social media campaign accounts which we would appreciate if you could re-tweet, follow, like & share.
1) https://www.facebook.com/savestockportcourthouse

2) https://twitter.com/stockportcourt

3) https://plus.google.com/113565190570314669942/about

It is imperative that we all respond. When speaking to those who would be affected, it is regrettable and surprising how few people are aware, so please help spread the word and forward and share them on social media.

There is a real opportunity that Stockport Courthouse can be saved.