Mark Smith The High Sheriff of the West Midlands
Welcome
At Buckingham Palace on 12th March 2025, Mr Mark L Smith was invited by His Majesty the King to become the High Sheriff of the County of West Midlands.
On 15th April 2025, Mr Smith made his Declaration at the Crown Court in Birmingham in front of the Presiding Judge for the Midlands Circuit, The Honourable Mrs Justice Tipples DBE and thus his Shrieval year commenced.
The High Sheriff serves as a representative of the Crown in the County and their duties include supporting the various elements of the Justice system, namely the Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies, the Judiciary, the Prison Service and the Probation Service. The High Sheriff also takes an active role in supporting and promoting the voluntary sector, particularly those organisations involved with crime reduction and social cohesion.
On this website, you will find further information about the history of the role of the High Sheriff and their current responsibilities, as well as some background on the current High Sheriff, Mr Mark Smith. You will also find details of events and initiatives that the High Sheriff is involved with.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to serve the community and are very happy to assist in any way we can.
High Sheriff Events
The High Sheriff is keen to engage with, support and promote Voluntary organisations across the West Midlands, particularly those working with young people to assist in crime reduction and social cohesion.
If you would like to invite the High Sheriff to an event, please send an invitation through the Events page.
Black Country Chamber Business Leaders Lunch
I was delighted to be invited to the Business Leaders Lunch organised by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce at Weston Parl. I had an
West Mids Police Passing Out Parade
I was honoured to join Chief Constable Craig Guildford and Superintendent Gareth Mason at Tally Ho training centre for the Passing Out Parade for WM
Black Country Radio
It was real treat to spend the morning at Black Country Radio preparing a programme to be aired on a Sunday evening highlighting a choice
Growth Path Services
I was delighted to attend the AGM of Growth Path Services in Erdington and present certificates to a number of the critically important business partners
High Sheriff Awards
The High Sheriff can give Awards to recognise the work of individuals or community groups within the County.
The High Sheriff will be inviting nominations for Awards for 2025 – 2026 in September 2025 – please see the Awards page for how to complete a nomination.
Examples of previous awards are set out below.
High Sheriff Award to John Legg JP
I was delighted to present a High Sheriff’s Award to John Legg at Victoria Law Courts, on his retirement after 34 years as a Magistrate
High Sheriff Award to Davinder Pangli MBE
I was delighted to present a High Sheriff’s Award to Davinder Pangli MBE in recognition of her outstanding 42 years service as a Magistrate on
Anwar Khattak BEM
On Saturday. it was with great pride that I recognised Anwar Khattak BEM for his remarkable achievements and exceptional dedication to our community by presenting
Finley Stevens
⭐️ Proud moment at Summerhill School in Dudley. As the High Sheriff of the West Midlands, I had the honour of presenting a special High
The original High Sheriff website was created and funded by Douglas Wright MBE DL, High Sheriff of the West Midlands 2024-25.