Susannah Fish is the High Sheriff of Rutland for 2026-27. She made her Declaration at Oakham Castle on 2nd April 2026.
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.
I am honoured to be appointed as High Sheriff of Rutland for 2026-27. High Sheriff is the oldest civic office in the country and this continuity of office stretching back to before the Norman conquest is extraordinary and unique.
The primary function of the High Sheriff is to support the maintenance of law and order, actively support the judiciary, the work of the Police and other emergency services, encourage public sector agencies such as the probation and prison services and voluntary sector organisations especially those involved in crime reduction and social cohesion.
Our county’s motto is Multum in Parvo, Much in Little – or a lot in a small space. Rutland might be small but it is mighty! I know that in Rutland we have so many doing so much with so little, and I intend to celebrate as many of them as I am able.
If I can recognise and empower those who do so much for others, that will be a job well worth doing. I intend to give as many High Sheriff awards as possible to those people. There is a link on the website to nominate anyone who goes that extra mile in their communities, schools, prisons, courts, libraries, sports clubs … wherever. Please put them forward and I will be delighted to celebrate their efforts, if I can put a smile on someone’s face and help make them feel valued in my year I will be delighted.
So please send me your nominations, invite me to events, anything to help shine a light on the good work going on in Rutland. I look forward to hearing from you.
High Sheriff’s Charities
