15 January 2011
Local MP Peter Aldous this week wrote to Justice Minister, Jonathan Djanogly asking for clarification on exactly what court facilities will be retained at Lowestoft County Court.

It has been announced that the Court will close with administration moving to Norwich County Court from 1st April 2011. Family and Civil hearings are still to continue at Lowestoft County Court which is now classed as a Hearing Centre. Civil cases will be heard on Mondays and Wednesdays and Family cases will be heard on Tuesdays but additional hearings can be arranged on other days if needed.

A limited counter service will be retained but details are not yet clear.

Mr Aldous said:

“It is disappointing that Lowestoft County Court is to close, although some service are to be retained, including a counter service, but the details of exactly what will be provided are not clear. I have written to Justice Minister, Jonathan Djanogly to seek clarification.”