Welcome to the website of

The High Sheriff of Leicestershire

High Sheriffs are appointed by His Majesty the King to represent him in each county in matters relating to the judiciary and the maintenance of law and order.

Mr Meldin Thomas QPM is the High Sheriff of Leicestershire for 2026-27. 

He made his Declaration of Office becoming the first black High Sheriff of Leicestershire on 25th March 2026.

The High Sheriff is a Royal Appointment which supports the Judiciary and agencies of Law & Order. 

Today the service goes further with close links to the Emergency Services and to the Voluntary & Charitable Sectors as well. 

If you are an organisation who would like to be visited by the High Sheriff, or has individuals who are going over and above for their communities please go to the Contact page of this site and get in touch. 

He would be delighted to help if he can.

If you would like to contact the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, who is the official representative of His Majesty The King for the County of Leicestershire and the City of Leicester, please visit The Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire’s website

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