As soon as the new High Sheriff takes office, there will be a number of key personnel to make contact with. The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, the Chief Constable and their team, and the Superintendent for the Local Policing Authority for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Incoming High Sheriffs may appoint police cadets or St John’s Ambulance Cadets to accompany them on official duties. Prisons and rehabilitation centres in neighbouring counties can also be contacted to arrange a visit, normally with the relevant county’s own High Sheriff acting as host.
High Sheriffs are also encouraged to make connection with the other emergency services, to the probation services and to other agencies involved with crime prevention, particularly among young people and High Sheriff will also meet with the Leaders and Chief Executive Officers of both Local Authorities and continue to do so throughout the year.
Before taking office, it is customary for incoming High Sheriff’s of Shropshire to contact as many charities and community groups as possible to introduce themselves. Charities and organisations, both large and small will look to High Sheriffs for support, to thank their people and to help promote their work. There will be many invitations to attend events, receptions, seminars, make official visits from opening a new community centre to attending the mayor’s ball.
The privilege of being High Sheriff of Shropshire is in finding out what incredible work happens in our county and being able to say ‘thank you’ to the many hundreds of volunteers working across Shropshire.
If you would like to contact the High Sheriff of Shropshire please email: shropshire@highsheriffs.com
