County Court · West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent Combined Court
Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3BP
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Crown Daily List
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- 25 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last NOT BEFORE 02:00 pm
- UK time
Court 1 9 hearings · Before: His Honour Judge Graeme Smith, His Honour Judge G Smith
- 10:00For Section 28 Hearing (Pre-Recording of Cross-Examination)******
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- 10:00For Trial******
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The evidence is heard and the court decides whether the charge is proved. A "floater" has no fixed start and may be called on at short notice when a courtroom is free.
- 11:00For Pre-Trial ReviewFirst name withheld, BALL
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing shortly before a trial to check that everything is ready.
- 11:00For Mention (Defendant to Attend)First name withheld, MUBARIK
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- 11:00For Mention (Defendant to Attend)First name withheld, HUSSAIN
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- 11:00For Mention (Defendant to Attend)First name withheld, HUSSAIN
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- 11:00For PleaFirst name withheld, HUSSAIN
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
- 11:00For PleaFirst name withheld, CROSS
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
- NOT BEFORE 02:00 pmFor Mention******
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge G Smith
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
Court 2 6 hearings · Before: Recorder R Smith, Mr Recorder R J S Smith
- 10:00For Mention (Defendant to Attend)First name withheld, HUGHES
- Courtroom
- Court 2
- Before
- Recorder R Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- For ApplicationFirst name withheld, WARRANT
- Courtroom
- Court 2
- Before
- Mr Recorder R J S Smith
- What this usually means
- A hearing to decide a specific application made to the court.
- For Review******
- Courtroom
- Court 2
- Before
- Mr Recorder R J S Smith
- For Application to Revoke Community Service OrderFirst name withheld, WRIGHT
- Courtroom
- Court 2
- Before
- Mr Recorder R J S Smith
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- Committal for BreachesFirst name withheld, WHITEHOUSE
- Courtroom
- Court 2
- Before
- Mr Recorder R J S Smith
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- Committal for BreachesFirst name withheld, EATON
- Courtroom
- Court 2
- Before
- Mr Recorder R J S Smith
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
Court 5 10 hearings · Before: His Honour Judge McConaghy
- 10:00For Pre-Trial Review******
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing shortly before a trial to check that everything is ready.
- 10:00Committal for SentenceFirst name withheld, HUGHES
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
- 10:00Committal for SentenceFirst name withheld, HUGHES
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
- 10:00For SentenceFirst name withheld, YATES
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00For Mention and to FixFirst name withheld, PRENEI
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- 10:00Committal for SentenceFirst name withheld, SMITH
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
- 10:00Committal for SentenceFirst name withheld, SMITH
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
- 10:00Committal for SentenceFirst name withheld, SMITH
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
- 10:00Committal for SentenceFirst name withheld, SMITH
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
- 10:00For SentenceFirst name withheld, TOMKINSON
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Crown Daily List
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- 20 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Court 1 8 hearings · Before: His Honour Judge Graeme Smith, His Honour Judge G Smith
- 10:00For SentenceFirst name withheld, LAMMIN
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00For Pre-Trial ReviewFirst name withheld, ALLMARK
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing shortly before a trial to check that everything is ready.
- 10:00For MentionFirst name withheld, MATTHEWS
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
- 10:45For Mention and to FixFirst name withheld, RIGBY
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- 10:45For Mention and to FixFirst name withheld, RIGBY
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- 10:45For Mention and to FixFirst name withheld, CROSS
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- 11:15For Pre-Trial ReviewFirst name withheld, SHELLEY
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge Graeme Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing shortly before a trial to check that everything is ready.
- For Application under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002******
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Before
- His Honour Judge G Smith
Court 2 1 hearing · Before: Recorder R Smith
- 14:00For Sentence******
- Courtroom
- Court 2
- Before
- Recorder R Smith
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Court 5 11 hearings · Before: His Honour Judge McConaghy, His Honour Judge R Mcconaghy
- 10:00Committal for SentenceFirst name withheld, BRADBURY
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
- 10:00Committal for SentenceFirst name withheld, BRADBURY
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
- 10:00Plea and Trial PreparationFirst name withheld, MEIGH
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The first Crown Court hearing: the defendant is asked to plead and the court sets a timetable for the case.
- 10:00Plea and Trial PreparationFirst name withheld, MEIGH
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The first Crown Court hearing: the defendant is asked to plead and the court sets a timetable for the case.
- 10:00For Pre-Trial Review******
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing shortly before a trial to check that everything is ready.
- 10:00For Mention (Defendant to Attend)******
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- 10:00For Pre-Trial Review******
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing shortly before a trial to check that everything is ready.
- 10:00For Application to Vary Bail Conditions******
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- 10:00For Mention (Defendant to Attend)First name withheld, BRAHELIKA
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge McConaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- For ApplicationFirst name withheld, HAMPTON
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge R Mcconaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing to decide a specific application made to the court.
- For Pre-Trial ReviewFirst name withheld, COLELLA
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Before
- His Honour Judge R Mcconaghy
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing shortly before a trial to check that everything is ready.
First names are masked: defendants appear as ******, or ****** SURNAME where the list gives one. Lists can change at short notice, so check the official list before you travel.
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Venue details
Opening times
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm:Friday 9am to 4pm
Counter open
By prior appointment only
Contact
Telephone
Enquiries
Enquiries
National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm
Enquiries
Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm
Family public law (children in care)
Digital process for case numbers starting with C5
Family public law (children in care)
Paper process
Mediation
Witness service
Family court
Including C100 applications
Enforcement
Civil court
Family public law (children in care)
Paper process
Breathing space enquiries
Family public law (children in care)
Digital process for case numbers starting with C5
Crown court
Building facilities
- Parking
Car park details are available from Stoke on Trent Council.
- Disabled access
Disabled access and toilet facilities are available. There are disabled spaces close to the court in the adjacent car park or on the road.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Hearing Loop
The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
- Refreshments
Refreshments are available via Vending machine.
- Interview room
4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
- Video facilities
Court/Hearing Room Video Conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
- Wireless network connection
Access to GovWifi available.
- Witness service
This location handles
- Adoption
- Bankruptcy
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Crime
- Divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse
- High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
- Single justice procedure
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What this court deals with
Stoke-on-Trent Combined Court is classed as: County Court.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the hearing list for Stoke-on-Trent Combined Court?
Official lists are published by HMCTS. Use the "View the official list" button on this page to go straight to the list page for Stoke-on-Trent Combined Court.
Can I watch a hearing?
Most hearings in criminal and civil courts are open to the public, but some are private or restricted. Expect security screening on entry.
What should I do if I will be late or cannot attend?
Contact the court named on your paperwork and your solicitor (if you have one) as early as you can. Do not simply stay away.
Why can’t I find my case on the list?
See our guide on why a case may not be listed. Lists are published at different times and some hearings are never published.
Sources and updates
- Hearing lists: official list page for this court on the HMCTS Court and Tribunal Hearings service. Each list shows when HMCTS updated it and when we last checked. How we get our lists.
- Venue details: official Find a court or tribunal page (dataset checked 2026-10-04), live details last checked 13 Oct 2026.
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