The Dean of Derby is the head (primus inter pares – first among equals) and chair of the chapter of canons, the ruling body of Derby Cathedral. The dean and chapter are based at the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Derby. Before 2000 the post was designated as a provost, which was then the equivalent of a dean at most English cathedrals. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Derby of the Church of England and seat of the Bishop of Derby.
The incumbent dean, since July 2020, is Peter Robinson.
List of deans
Provosts 1931–1937 Herbert Ham 1937–1947 Philip Micklem 1947–1953 Ronald O'Ferrall 1953–1981 Ronald Beddoes 1981–1997 Benjamin Lewers 21 March 199817 March 2000 Michael Perham (became Dean)
Deans 17 March 20002004 Michael Perham (previously Provost) 2005December 2007 Martin Kitchen 13 September 200831 January 2010 Jeff CuttellDerby Cathedral – Dean prepares to say farewell 9 October 201020 November 2016 John DaviesDerby Cathedral – Dean's Installation 2 November 201630 September 2017: Sue Jones, Acting Dean, and Director of Mission and MinistryDiocese of Diocese — October appointments (Accessed 23 November 2016) 30 September 201730 September 2019: Stephen HanceDiocese of Derby — A New Dean for Derby Cathedral (Accessed 5 June 2017) 20 July 2020present: Peter Robinson
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