Welshpool Magistrates’ Court Listings

Welshpool Magistrates Court Daily Listings – Powys, Mid Wales

Welshpool Magistrates' Court serves the community of Powys and the wider Montgomeryshire area in Mid Wales, handling a broad range of criminal, civil, and regulatory matters each working day. The court publishes its daily lists — including defendant names, case numbers, prosecution details, allocated courtrooms, and scheduled hearing times — to ensure open access to justice for members of the public and legal professionals alike. Listings are typically updated each weekday and cover Monday to Friday sittings, with Friday's list also including any scheduled Monday hearings.

About Welshpool Magistrates' Court

Welshpool Magistrates' Court is located at Mansion House, 24 Severn Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7UX — a distinctive building situated in the heart of this historic market town on the banks of the River Severn. The court is part of His Majesty's Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and operates under the jurisdiction covering Powys, which is one of the largest administrative counties in England and Wales by area, covering much of rural Mid Wales.

You can contact the court by telephone on 0330 808 4407 or 0300 123 5577. The court typically operates Monday to Friday during standard business hours. If no listing is published on a given day, it may indicate no sittings are scheduled — contacting the court directly is advised to confirm.

Cases Heard at Welshpool Magistrates' Court

As a magistrates' court, Welshpool hears summary offences — which are less serious criminal matters dealt with exclusively at magistrates' level — as well as either-way offences that may be sent to Crown Court depending on their severity. Common case types heard at Welshpool include:

1. Road traffic offences (speeding, drink driving, driving without insurance)
2. Minor assault and public order offences
3. Theft, shoplifting, and low-level fraud
4. Drug possession and minor supply offences
5. Criminal damage
6. Council tax and TV licensing enforcement (Single Justice Procedure cases)
7. Bail applications and remand hearings
8. Early administrative hearings for more serious matters before transfer to Mold Crown Court

Cases involving children or youth defendants are not published in the public listings. If you need information about a youth case, contact the court directly.

History & Background of Welshpool

Welshpool (Welsh: Y Trallwng, meaning "the marshy pool") is a market town with a rich history stretching back to the 13th century. The borough was established by the Prince of Powys, Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn, with a foundation charter believed to date from around the 1240s, and market rights were formally granted in 1263. Positioned just four miles from the English border, the town has long been a strategically important trading hub for Mid Wales and the Marches. The court's home at Mansion House on Severn Street reflects the civic heritage of the town, which grew significantly during the 18th and 19th centuries alongside the Montgomeryshire Canal and the Cambrian Railways.

Getting to Welshpool Magistrates' Court

The court at Mansion House, 24 Severn Street is centrally located and easily accessible by multiple modes of transport:

By Train: Welshpool railway station is served by Transport for Wales and is within comfortable walking distance of the court. Trains run regularly from Shrewsbury (approximately 30 minutes) and Birmingham (approximately 90 minutes via Shrewsbury).

By Bus: Several local bus routes connect Welshpool town centre with surrounding Powys communities including Newtown, Oswestry, and Llanfyllin. The town centre bus stops are a short walk from Severn Street.

By Car: Welshpool sits on the A483 trunk road, which links the town to the A5 and the national motorway network. Parking is available near the court at various town centre car parks, with spaces available from approximately £1/hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find today's Welshpool Magistrates Court listings?

The daily listings for Welshpool Magistrates' Court are updated each weekday on this page. They include defendant names, case numbers, hearing times, courtroom numbers, and the prosecuting authority. Monday listings are published on the preceding Friday.

What time does Welshpool Magistrates' Court start?

Court sittings at Welshpool typically begin at 10:00 AM, though specific hearing times are listed in the daily court list. Some hearings — particularly bail and custody matters — may be listed earlier in the morning.

Can I attend a hearing at Welshpool Magistrates' Court?

Yes. Magistrates' courts are open to the public unless the court has specifically imposed reporting restrictions or the matter involves a youth defendant. You can check the daily listing to see which cases are scheduled and attend accordingly.

Which Crown Court deals with cases from Welshpool?

More serious either-way and indictable offences originating in the Welshpool area are typically sent to Mold Crown Court in Flintshire, which is the Crown Court serving much of North and Mid Wales.

Is Welshpool Magistrates' Court open on Saturdays?

Welshpool Magistrates' Court does not routinely sit on Saturdays. Saturday sittings, where they occur, are typically reserved for overnight custody cases. Contact the court on 0330 808 4407 to confirm any exceptional sittings.