The Revd William Eardley, Team Vicar in the Dronfield with Holmesfield Team Ministry with special responsibility for the district of Holmesfield, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Mr Eardley’s last day in post will be Wednesday, 31 July 2019 with his retirement taking effect from Thursday, 1 August 2019. Mr Eardley will move away from the Diocese after retirement.

The Revd Jude Davis, Rector of Hathersage with Bamford and Derwent, and Grindleford, Diocese of Derby, has announced her resignation. Miss Davis’ last day in her current post will be Saturday, 29 June 2019, with her resignation taking effect from Sunday, 30 June 2019. Miss Davis’ will be leaving the diocese on the occasion of her forthcoming marriage.

The Revd Jo Whitehead stepped down as the Diocesan Enablement Officer with effect from 1st May 2019. Mrs Whitehead continues to hold the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate at Derby St Werburgh's BMO.