Farmer Simon Brice is new High Sheriff of Essex | This Is Local London
The new High Sheriff of Essex Simon Brice The new High Sheriff of Essex is setting out on his year in office not only with a true sense of resolve, but also a sense of humour. Simon Brice, who is a farmer and is Essex born and bred, says it is "an honour" to take on the role dating back to Anglo Saxon times. He has become the 841st High Sheriff of Essex and is determined to make current day issues, including domestic abuse, modern slavery, county lines, mental health and rural crime his priorities in his year of office.