Meldin Thomas QPM High Sheriff’s Handover 2026

Last week ( Wednesday 25th March 2026) saw the handover for the new High Sheriff as Stephen Bryan JP’s term came to an end after a very full year.

Meldin Thomas QPM becomes the first Black High Sheriff of Leicestershire’s history.

200 dignitaries and guests attended the historic ceremony overseen by The Dean The Reverend Karen Rooms and Under Sheriff Gina Samuel Richards.

It also marked on of the final duties of Chief Magistrate Anne Cowan who retires after a long and distinguished career serving the judiciary of Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland.

There will be more photos of the ceremony coming soon.