14:00Court 4
The case list for Wirral Magistrates' Court shows this matter timetabled for 14:00 in court number 4. The individual answering to this matter is *****, Sheikh.
Wirral Magistrates' Court Listings
Court Listings for Today·Tuesday, 29th September 2026·8 Cases Listed
Wirral Magistrates' Court listings in Birkenhead. View daily hearing schedules, case results, and defendant information for Chester Street court sessions.
Daily Listings Summary for Wirral Magistrates' Court
Today's published schedule for Wirral Magistrates' Court, dated Tuesday, 29th September 2026, records 8 cases.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 3, 4, 5, 11, 12.
Members of the public and accredited media representatives are generally permitted to attend these hearings, subject to any reporting restrictions that may be in place.
14:00Court 4
This matter joins the day's list at 14:00 in courtroom number 4. The person due before the court is *****, David, bearing case reference number 2600071017. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
14:00Court 11
This hearing is set to open at 14:00 in court 11. The defendant named in this listing is *****, Rehana. Magistrates' courts hear the less serious criminal matters and send the gravest cases up to the Crown Court.
10:00Court 5
This matter joins the day's list at 10:00 in courtroom number 5. The listing records the defendant as *******, Kurtis.
14:00Court 12
This hearing is set to open at 14:00 in court 12. The court schedule names ******, Sarah in connection with this hearing. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
14:00Court 12
This matter joins the day's list at 14:00 in courtroom number 12. Named on today's list for this case is ********, Dar, bearing case reference number 2600058460. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
10:00Court 12
This hearing is set to open at 10:00 in court 12. This hearing concerns ********, Arish.
10:00Court 3
This matter joins the day's list at 10:00 in courtroom number 3. Appearing before the court in this matter is **********, Stephen. Almost every criminal case in England and Wales starts life in a magistrates' court.
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Wirral Magistrates' Court Listings – Daily Hearing Schedules in Birkenhead
Wirral Magistrates' Court is located on Chester Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5HW, and serves as the primary magistrates' court for the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside. The court handles criminal cases for communities across Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington, Heswall, West Kirby, and the wider Wirral borough. As one of three magistrates' court centres operating within the Merseyside area — alongside Liverpool and Sefton — it plays a central role in the local criminal justice system. Our daily listings for Wirral Magistrates' Court are updated regularly to help defendants, solicitors, and members of the public check scheduled hearings, case references, and courtroom allocations.
Cases Heard at Wirral Magistrates' Court
Wirral Magistrates' Court primarily deals with summary offences and less serious criminal matters heard before a bench of magistrates or a district judge. Typical cases include motoring offences such as drink driving and speeding, minor assault charges, public order offences, theft, criminal damage, and anti-social behaviour matters. The court also hears Single Justice Procedure cases, which cover non-imprisonable offences such as TV licence evasion and minor road traffic violations, decided by a single magistrate on paper without a public hearing. More serious indictable offences receive preliminary hearings at this court before being committed to Liverpool Crown Court, the sole Crown Court centre for the Merseyside region.
Court Opening Hours and Contact Details
The court is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Telephone enquiries are answered between 8:30am and 5:00pm on weekdays, and from 8:00am to 2:00pm on Saturdays, by calling the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407. For email enquiries, contact me-wirralcrime@justice.gov.uk if your reference is a 10-digit number, or contactcrime@justice.gov.uk for general magistrates' court queries. Single Justice Procedure enquiries should be directed to SJS@justice.gov.uk. For outstanding fines and payments, contact the Cheshire and Merseyside Central Payment and Enforcement Centre on 01928 703 324 or email ch-me-fines@justice.gov.uk. The magistrates' court location code is 2271, and the DX address is 17888 Birkenhead.
Getting to Wirral Magistrates' Court
The court sits within walking distance of Birkenhead Hamilton Square station, approximately 230 metres or a 4-minute walk away, making it easily accessible via Merseyrail services from Liverpool and other Wirral stations. Several bus routes also stop nearby, including the 1, 472, and X1 services, with Hamilton Square bus station just 3 minutes on foot from the court entrance. There are no on-site parking facilities at the court building, so visitors are advised to use nearby public car parks in Birkenhead town centre or travel by public transport. The Seacombe Ferry Terminal also provides an alternative route for those crossing the River Mersey from Liverpool.
Accessibility and Facilities
Wirral Magistrates' Court offers limited wheelchair access — visitors requiring assistance are advised to contact the court in advance on 0330 808 4407. The building supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme, with lanyards available on request at the court. A hearing loop is installed in all hearing rooms and at the general enquiry counter. A lift is available upon request for access to first-floor hearing rooms. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building, and public toilets are available on both the ground and first floors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out if my case is listed at Wirral Magistrates' Court?
You can check our daily listings above for upcoming hearings at Wirral Magistrates' Court. Alternatively, contact the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 during working hours, or email me-wirralcrime@justice.gov.uk with your case reference number.
What happens if a serious case is heard at Wirral Magistrates' Court?
Serious indictable offences receive an initial hearing at Wirral Magistrates' Court for procedural matters such as bail decisions, before being transferred to Liverpool Crown Court for trial or sentencing. Either-way offences may be tried at the magistrates' court or committed to the Crown Court depending on their severity.
Are there other magistrates' courts near Wirral?
Yes. Defendants and legal professionals in the wider Merseyside area may also need to check listings for Liverpool and Knowsley Magistrates' Court, which handles cases from Liverpool and the surrounding boroughs.