Pritpal Singh Nagi MBE DL, High Sheriff of Staffordshire 2026-27

The formal Declaration of Office took place at Stafford Crown Court on 30th March 2026 in a legal ceremony conducted by His Honourable Judge Avik Mukherjee KC, Honorary Record of Stafford, in the presence of the Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Professor Liz Barnes CBE.  Mrs Kate Fitzpatrick, Chair of the Staffordshire Magistrates Bench was in attendance.  Mrs Amy Glover, of Hand Morgan Owen Solicitors, was also sworn in as Under Sheriff for the next twelve months.

In keeping with tradition, two young voluntary police cadets,  Lexie Carr and Taylor Frome, were appointed as High Sheriff Cadets to assist Mr Nagi in his Shrieval year.  The Reverend Joshua Penduck and Giani Tejinder Singh accepted appointment as Chaplains to the High Sheriff.

Mr Nagi’s shrieval duties will be many and varied. Appointed by the Monarch there have been High Sheriffs in the counties of England and Wales for over 1000 years. It is the oldest secular office under the Crown and exists at no cost to the public purse. The High Sheriff gives support to the agencies of law and order, emergency services, and local authorities in preserving the King’s Peace. High Sheriffs provide encouragement to the voluntary sector particularly where related to law and order.

Mr Nagi said:   “The role of the High Sheriff varies across the counties of England and Wales.  Our county is privileged to be the location of the National Memorial Arboretum which exists to ensure the unique contribution of those who have served and sacrificed is never forgotten.  Due to our central position, the county is host to eight prisons.  These features of our county create  special responsibilities for Staffordshire’s High Sheriff.”

Mr Nagi is married with three grown up girls and four grandchildren. He is a Staffordshire-based entrepreneur and civic leader whose career spans business, education support, and public service. His MBE reflects sustained contributions to both the regional economy and charitable causes, while his role as Deputy Lieutenant highlights his standing in the local community.