Tameside Magistrates' Court
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Enquiries
0330 808 4407Single Justice Service
0300 303 0656Enquiries
0161 830 4381Payments
0300 790 9901Witness service
0300 332 1000Visit this court
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What brings you here?
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I've received a letter from this court
A claim form, hearing notice, judgment, or other correspondence — see how to respond.
I have a hearing or my claim has been defended
Allocation, directions questionnaires, what happens at the hearing, costs and appeals.
I can't afford the court fee
Apply for help with fees (form EX160) if you're on benefits or low income.
I owe a CCJ but can't pay it all at once
Ask the court to let you pay by instalments using form N245 — keeps you out of enforcement.
I want to clear a paid CCJ
If you've paid a county court judgment, apply for a certificate of satisfaction (form N443).
I won my case but they won't pay
Enforce a judgment with a warrant of control, attachment of earnings, or charging order.
Opening hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Counter open
Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday
8.30am to 5pm
Services available
Accessibility & facilities
Parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however pay and display parking is available directly in front of the court building (accessed via Stamford Street West). Limited street parking is also available in the vicinity of the court (around Hodgson Street).
Accessibility features
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available in three courtrooms. There are three video link booths available for third party use by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email.
Languages
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Complaints
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