20/04/2026
We are delighted to share that one of our partners, David White, has been given the honour of being appointed the Under Sheriff of Hertfordshire. The post we share below explains more about the role.
Love Hoddesdon's David White becomes Under Sheriff of Hertfordshire
David White, a member of the Love Hoddesdon Executive Board and well-known local solicitor at Duffield Harrison in the High Street, has been appointed as the Under Sheriff of Hertfordshire in a ceremony on Saturday.
The historic role involves helping, advising and working with the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, who this year is Anna Rankin. The High Sheriff is appointed personally by the Sovereign for one year and is his representative in the county in all matters relating to the judiciary, the maintenance of law and order and the administration of justice.
The High Sheriff role's role to uphold and lend active support to the principal organs of the constitution – the Royal Family, the judiciary, the police and other law enforcement agencies, the emergency services, local authorities and other public sector bodies, and all recognised church and faith groups – and to encourage and thank those who work in the charitable and voluntary sector.
The Under Sheriff’s role differs from county to county. In Hertfordshire (where it is an unpaid position) the Under Sheriff provides continuity, advising High Sheriffs in nomination in preparation for their year in office and the incumbent High Sheriff throughout their year on a wide range of matters, including protocol and acting as Returning Officer in parliamentary elections. In addition, he will help the High Sheriff with a number of functions and the preparation of official lists of invitees and will be responsible for much of the work involved with the High Sheriff’s Annual Justice Service. He will also deal with certain matters relating to judges such as the presentation by the High Sheriff of Court Awards.
The picture shows David alongside the High Sheriff Anna Rankin.
This is a huge honour for David personally and for his family, and wonderful for Hoddesdon to have a representative in such an important post. Many congratulations David!
