High Sheriff of Greater Manchester

High Sheriff of Greater Manchester April 2026-April 2027

The High Sheriff is His Majesty The King’s appointee for the maintenance of Justice and preservation of Peace in the County.

High Sheriffs are volunteers who are giving freely of their expertise and time to help their communities. There are 55 High Sheriffs in England & Wales – one for each County and Metropolitan area.

High Sheriffs uphold Justice and Law & Order. They support the Police, the Crown Prosecution Service, Courts, Judges, Probation, Prisons and Resettlement Services. They also support all those building a fairer, more just society from youth groups to charities and from religious organisations to foodbanks. They are completely independent, unpaid and apolitical, answering to the Crown. They are unique in being able to encourage individuals and organisations to work together for the common good.

High Sheriffs are the King’s personal appointee to the role and are responsible to him for the peace and security of his bailiwick – the shrieval term used to describe a traditional county or metropolitan area. The names of High Sheriffs and those in nomination are announced each year in the Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey. High Sheriffs attend on any Royal visits and are there to uphold the King’s peace.

To contact the High Sheriff's office email:

highsheriffgm@btinternet.com