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Lord Lieutenant

The Lord Lieutenant is Her Majesty the Queen's representative in the County. As such he is responsible for the preparation of programmes for Royal Visits to the County, for the presentation of awards to organisations/individuals (eg Queen's Award to Industry), advising on Honours' nominations and generally representing the Monarch. He is also responsible to the Lord Chancellor for the local appointment of magistrates.

The Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire is
Mr William Bromley Davenport
Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield

The Lieutenancy Office is at County Hall, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SF.

For further information contact Robin Roberts - telephone 01244 602213

High Sheriff

A Thousand Year Tradition: The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown and has its roots at least 1,000 years ago.

Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions are now largely ceremonial.

Originally the High Sheriff held many of the powers now vested in High Court judges, magistrates, local authorities and coroners. Today’s duties include attendance at Royal visits to the county, escorting judges when on circuit in the county and acting as returning officer for parliamentary elections.

The High Sheriff changes every April.

The High Sheriff for Cheshire in 2006/07 is: 
Mr David Briggs
Dukenfield Hall
Mobberley
Knutsford
WA 16 7PT

Tel: 01925 632591 (Business)

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For further information contact Robin Roberts - telephone 01244 602213