Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court Contact Infomation

Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court. The decision has destroyed my livelihood, placed my family under severe strain, and raises serious concerns about the proportionality and consistency of sentencing in cases involving minor 20mph offences.

I have been a professional driver for twenty‑five years. I have paid taxes all my life, never received a driving ban, and never been involved in dangerous or criminal behaviour. The points that triggered the disqualification were all minor speeding offences in unfamiliar 20mph zones in London, committed while working delivery routes far from my home in Gloucester. These were mistakes, not reckless acts.

At the hearing, I presented an Exceptional Hardship plea. I explained that disqualification would mean immediate job loss, which has now happened. I also explained that my wife is undergoing treatment for cancer and will soon begin new medication that may affect her ability to work and drive. My son suffers from depression and anxiety, and my ability to work and drive has been essential in supporting both of them.

Despite this, the hardship plea was rejected. I left the courtroom feeling dismissed, judged, and treated as though I were a criminal rather than a mixed‑race, hard‑working individual who has contributed to society for decades. The seriousness of my family’s situation was not given proper weight, and the decision has caused severe financial and emotional hardship at an already difficult time.

Cannot get through!!!! Phone numbers not recognised. So frustrating

Was found not guilty here and got my life back! Cheers judge! Also, great coffee in the cells, like, mind blowing.

Security is not fit for the job. They fall asleep do not check everyone. The waiting room is disgusting. The facilities are disgusting.
Waiting times are hours even though hearing set for say 10am you will not be …

It’s a courthouse… But for us, registering a death was easy and dignified.

It’s changed a lot over the years with all the security and now no smoking on the balcony. The cells have always been grimey but the ushers and prison transport are normally friendly and helpful.

Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court. The decision has destroyed my livelihood, placed my family under severe strain, and raises serious concerns about the proportionality and consistency of sentencing in cases involving minor 20mph offences.

I have been a professional driver for twenty‑five years. I have paid taxes all my life, never received a driving ban, and never been involved in dangerous or criminal behaviour. The points that triggered the disqualification were all minor speeding offences in unfamiliar 20mph zones in London, committed while working delivery routes far from my home in Gloucester. These were mistakes, not reckless acts.

At the hearing, I presented an Exceptional Hardship plea. I explained that disqualification would mean immediate job loss, which has now happened. I also explained that my wife is undergoing treatment for cancer and will soon begin new medication that may affect her ability to work and drive. My son suffers from depression and anxiety, and my ability to work and drive has been essential in supporting both of them.

Despite this, the hardship plea was rejected. I left the courtroom feeling dismissed, judged, and treated as though I were a criminal rather than a mixed‑race, hard‑working individual who has contributed to society for decades. The seriousness of my family’s situation was not given proper weight, and the decision has caused severe financial and emotional hardship at an already difficult time.