Welcome to the Derbyshire Lieutenancy website
Here you will find information about how His Majestyโs Lord-Lieutenant and Lieutenancy colleagues can support the residents and businesses of Derbyshire.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs. Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, is His Majesty The Kingsโs representative in the County and is supported by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant and a number of Deputy Lieutenants.
The Lieutenancy strives to promote the beautiful County of Derbyshire, its people, culture, diversity, heritage and history by serving its communities and encouraging engagement, across all groups and sectors.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fothergill, CBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire
The Role of the Lord-Lieutenant
The Lord-Lieutenant is His Majesty the Kingโs representative in the County; with a foremost duty to uphold the dignity of the Crown. Following the example of the King and other members of the Royal Family, the Lord-Lieutenant seeks to promote a good atmosphere and a spirit of co-operation by giving encouragement to voluntary service, and to benevolent organisations, and by taking an interest in the business, industrial and social life of the county.
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant may be given such duties as the Lord-Lieutenant decides and stands in the place of the Lord-Lieutenant when the Lord-Lieutenant is absent, sick, or otherwise unable to act.
Deputy Lieutenants support the Lord-Lieutenant in general, carrying out tasks as directed by the Lord-Lieutenant.
Officers of the Lieutenancy
The King appoints a Lord-Lieutenant for each County on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
The Lord-Lieutenant appoints Deputy Lieutenants (DLs), subject only to The King not disapproving of the granting of the Commission. DLs are holders of a public office and use the post nominal DL.
With The Kingโs agreement, the Lord-Lieutenant appoints a Deputy Lieutenant to be the Vice Lord-Lieutenant.
The age of retirement for all Officers of the Lieutenancy is 75; after which Deputy Lieutenants continue to use the DL post nominal and are retained on a Supplemental List.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire is Mrs. Elizabeth Fothergill CBE.
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire is Andrew Cochrane DL
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The Vice Lord-Lieutenant Andrew Cochrane attended the International Air Cadet Exchange at 126 ( City of Derby Squadron ) in Alvaston where he met Air Cadets from around the world who have come to the UK as part of an annual exchange programme. It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic cadets for whom being a cadet is such a formative experience with many looking forward to careers in aviation/engineering and the military with their cadet service providing invaluable and cv building experience . Congratulations to the newly promoted Cadet Warrant Officer Brown ( pictured ) and thanks to Squadron Commander Flt Lt Craig Mills and all the other wonderful volunteers at the Squdron for their organisation of this event. @126derbysqnrafac
A visit to the City of Derby Academy on their Communities day as students celebrated their world wide connections in vibrant traditional dress , having fun and raising money for their chosen charity, Children First Derby. Amanda Solloway the CEO of Children First and the Lord-Lieutenant were warmly welcomed by the Headteacher Clare Backhouse. @childrenfirstderby @city_of_derby_academy . @amandasollowayrsvp
The Derbyshire Lieutenancy is always privileged to support Graduation Ceremonies at the University of Derby . It is inspiring to celebrate student achievement and see the pride, passion and commitment of all the University staff who enable lives to be transformed. Today was exceptional as Gillian Sewell DL the Chief Executive of YMCA Derby was awarded a well deserved Honorary Doctorate for services to young people, enhancing lives over so many years.
Pictured with the High Sheriff, the University Chancellor Lord Burlington DL, the Vice Chancellor Professor Katherine Mitchell CBE DL, the Vice Lord- Lieutenant Andrew Cochrane and Theresa Peltier DL. A special day for all Derby grads and the Lieutenancy . @derbyuni @ymca_derbyshire @derbyshirehs #derbygrad
It was a great delight for the Lord-Lieutenant to attend the University of Derby graduation ceremony where student achievements were celebrated and June Hughes was given an Honorary Doctorate for her outstanding services to the University and Higher education nationally. @derbyuni # Derby grad
A wonderful recital with the amazing Nicky Spence and fantastic pianist Joe Middleton , a joyous morning . @buxtonfestival @nickythespence
The Lord -Lieutenant, Theresa Peltier DL and Gillian Sewell DL attended a Service of Celebration for the life of the University of Derby with thanksgiving for student achievement. Gillian joins Theresaโs previous achievement as she will be conferred withan Honorary degree at a graduation ceremony this week . @derbycathedral @derbyuni @ymca_derbyshire
Marvin Cooke OBE DL, David Dawber DL and James Stafford DL were privileged to support the rededication of the Royal Engineers Memorial in Melbourne, at the site where nine Royal Engineers lost their lives whilst managing a military rail line in a German air raid in 1940.
It was especially moving to see the local community and members of the Armed Forces come together to pay their respects and ensure that the names and sacrifice of these brave men are never forgotten.
Thank you to everyone who organised the event and all those on parade.
#Lest we forget.
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant Andrew Cochrane attended the 2026 anniversary of the loss of Wellington Bomber W5795 near Stanley village on 12th July 1942. W5795 was carrying out a high altitude exercise when a catastrophic mechanical failure led to it crashing with the loss of all crew. We remember Sq Ldr Cyril Colmore, Pilot Officer Kenneth Radford, Flight Sgt Ronald Potts,Flight Sgt Arthur Smith, Technical Officer Clifford Abbott.Thanks so Terry Hall and Simon Horsnall (whose great grandfather was in the St Johnโs ambulance and was first at the crash scene) for their organisation.
