New High Sheriff of West Sussex combines role with returning to work as a doctor to support NHS during pandemic
The new High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr Tim Fooks, is starting his role in unprecedented times and his declaration will be the first in history to be carried out via video link.
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He had wanted to do things differently, planning to start his year as the Queen’s representative with a major event in Chichester Cathedral - the first declaration of a High Sheriff to take place in West Sussex, as up until now, it has been done at Lewes Crown Court.
Instead, the ceremony will be unique for a different reason. It will be held on Thursday, March 26, using a video link, so it completely complies with social distancing, and the declaration will be witnessed over the internet by Mrs Victoria Atkins, a West Sussex JP.
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Hide AdDr Fooks said: “I think it will work terrifically well. The key thing is, I have to make my declaration and have my signature witnessed.
