Kate Hill-Trevor appointed new High Sheriff of Clwyd

The custodian of the historic Brynkinalt Estate in Chirk has been appointed the new High Sheriff of Clwyd. Kate Hill-Trevor, takes over the role from outgoing High Sheriff, Ms Zoe Henderson from Ruthin.

Mrs Hill-Trevor becomes one of 55 High Sheriffs in England and Wales appointed by His Majesty King Charles III to represent the Sovereign in matters of law and order in their ceremonial county. The formal Declaration of Office took place at Brynkinalt on Tuesday 4 April in a legal ceremony conducted by Mrs Sarah Noton, of Swayne Johnson Solicitors in St Asaph.

It took place in the presence of the Lord-Lieutenant, Henry Fetherstonhaugh OBE FRAgS, the Chief Constable of North Wales Police, Amanda Blakeman, Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin, His Honour Judge Rhys Rowlands and Bench Chair North Central Wales Bench, David Gaffney JP. Mrs Noton was also sworn in as Under Sheriff for the next 12 months.

In keeping with tradition, two young Voluntary Police Cadets from the Wrexham Unit, 15-year-old Brooke Blake-Haines and Steffan Lea, were appointed as High Sheriff Cadets and took an Oath of Service as VCPs to assist Mrs Hill-Trevor in her Shrieval year.

Mrs Hill-Trevor’s Shrieval duties will be many and varied. Chiefly, the role of High Sheriff is to lend active support to the principal pillars of the Constitution within the county – the Royal Family, the Judiciary, the Police and other law enforcement agencies, the emergency services, local authorities, and church and faith groups. In addition, Mrs Hill-Trevor pledged to support and highlight the vital work of the county’s voluntary sector.

Kate Hill-Trevor said: “As the role of High Sheriff has evolved and adapted to keep its relevance in today’s society, supporting, promoting and encouraging the voluntary sector has become a large part of the position, particularly those charities involved with crime reduction and social cohesion.

“I want to start my Shrieval year by talking to and understanding the work of the four County Voluntary Councils.

“These umbrella organisations provide advice and information to the county’s dynamic voluntary sector, and I hope to visit as many local charities as possible, to meet the wonderful people giving their time to make a difference to the lives of those they are helping.”