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 had the pleasure of attending the opening of the 774th Ilkeston Charter Fair at which the formal Charter,originally granted by King Henry lll in 1252 was read. The event marks the opening of this much loved event. @erewashbc
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant Andrew Cochrane had the pleasure of joining the Mayor of Derby in attending the Derbyshire Freemasons Provincial Grand Charity Awards Evening held in Littleover at which ยฃ18000 was donated to 18 wonderful local causes from across the County . @derbycc
It was a huge honour for the Vice Lord-Lieutenant Andrew Cochrane to represent the Lord Lieutenant at a wonderful
service held at St Peter and St Paulโs Church Eckington to dedicate the Branch Standard of the new Eckington and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. It is fantastic to see 3 new branches being formed in Derbyshire this year with hundreds of new members joining across the County. Congratulations to Mark Mortiboy (Eckington Branch Chair), James Stafford DL ( Derbyshire Chair) and Paula Holt MBE DL for their fabulous work in getting this Branch going again. Finally thanks to Brell Ewart MBE DL and Whitehouse Construction, through its Chair Josephine Ewart-Sear DL for funding the new standard. @rblderbyshire
Toyota manufacturing U.K. Ltd hosted the NE/NW Midlands Poppy Appeal Launch for the Royal British Legion. James Stafford DL attended and met with defence employers, civic and community leaders. Poppy Appeal volunteers were joined by Chelsea Pensions and Rammie DCFC.
It was great to hear about the local partnership work Toyota have done with Murray Park School around remembrance.
Poppy Appeal 2026:
When someone serves, their family serves too - support Armed Forces families this Poppy Appeal
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James Stafford DL attended the West Hallam Hedgecutting match held at Moor Farm by kind invitation of the Hawksworth Family and organised by Geoff Brown, Chair.
A fantastic show of skills for hedging with the Derbyshire style showcasing cutting, laying and staking. It was great to see a farming tradition passed from generation to generation.
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The Vice Lord-Lieutenant Andrew Cochrane attended Derby Cathedral for a Gala Charity Concert presented by the South Normanton based Sonara Singers to celebrate the 90th year since they were formed as the Alfreton Ladies Choir . A wonderful evening of music raising money for great causes including Womenโs Work and the Air Ambulance @derbycathedral @womensworkderby
A real privilege to officially open the Babington Health Centre in Belper. A beautiful building designed to be full of natural light and making the most of the beautiful views but also with every consideration of the needs of patients and welfare of staff. So many facilities open 7 days a week. A joy to meet patients , staff and the developers Henry Brothers. @dchstrust @belpertowncouncil
A fascinating evening meeting A level students at Joseph Wright Centre part of Derby College showcasing their extended project work. A real pleasure to talk to some very well informed and articulate students who have researched some fascinating and often challenging topics of their choice .Very thought provoking discussions with high achieving students with marvellous aspirations. @derbycollegegroup
