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Early signs are the new Citizens Advice Crawley court desk is appreciated by people facing action but also judges, staff and those seeking a court judgement. Desk Officer Brian Fissenden (pictured) is pleased with progress made by the service which began in July following closure of the Redhill and Reigate courts in March. “When the courts closed we made a strong case for access to […]
Getting behind with the rent or facing other housing problems can lead to a court summons. If this happens to you, or someone you know, there are 2 basic rules: 1) do attend at the required time and place, and 2) do get advice on how to present your case. Following these rules doesn’t guarantee a good outcome but gives you a better chance. It could even […]
Service now in place. Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead court desk is up and running again. Our advisers can now help local people facing action in the Guildford County Court sitting at Crawley Magistrates Court. For years the service supported people in local courts, particularly those defending housing cases. However in March the Redhill and Reigate courts closed and it looked as if such people would have to attend court […]
East Surrey people WILL have CA support at court. Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead will still be able to support local residents facing legal action following closure of Reigate and Redhill courts. The service will be funded by the Access to Justice Foundation. The foundation responded to a plea from Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead after hearing that […]
Helping people now courts are closed. We would like to thank local media for their stories* last week about the Reigate and Redhill courts closing. They reminded readers and listeners that even though the Citizens Advice court desk closed along with the court we’re still here to help people facing legal action. For example over the years we’ve helped hundreds of […]
Reigate and Redhill courts close today Thursday March 23. Local people must now attend court in Guildford, Staines or Crawley. Citizens Advice court service to close after 15 years. The Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead court desk has helped local people present their case in the courts for the past 15 years. Many face housing possession […]
CAB continues to work for best outcomes. The Redhill and Reigate Courts will close on 23 March. Local people facing housing possession orders because of rent or mortgage arrears will then have to attend court in Guildford, Staines or Crawley. For 15 years the Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead court desk has helped these defendants […]
Access to justice denied. The cost of making a claim at an employment tribunal is reducing access to justice. That’s the opinion of MPs on the Justice Select Committee in a report published this month. Fees were significantly increased in 2013. It now costs £1200 to bring a case for unfair dismissal. Official evidence shows the number of cases […]
National group expects action to fill the gap when courts close. Last week’s government decision to close 86 courts in locations across the country has provoked a strong response from Citizens Advice at national and local level. In a statement national Citizens Advice called for use of technology such as video links to ensure people have […]