Knutsford Crown Court: proposal on its future

Due to reduced workload across Cheshire, this two-courtroom venue has not been used for hearings since May 2010. Also, bringing the court back into use would involve significant additional maintenance costs.

Since May 2010, all Crown Court hearings in Cheshire have been heard at either Chester Crown Court or Warrington Combined Court.

This proposal aims to ensure our court estate is used more efficiently and the closure of Knutsford Crown Court would offer HM Courts & Tribunals Service savings of around £50,000 a year.

The consultation is aimed at court users, magistracy, judiciary, and anyone else with an interest in the provision of local justice arrangements in Cheshire.