Following the announcement by Downing Street that the Dean of Truro, the Very Revd Canon Simon Robinson, will be the next Bishop of Warrington, the Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd David Williams has given his thanks and prayers for Simon’s time in the diocese.

Dean Simon will be consecrated on April 30 before taking up the role in May 23.

Bishop David said: “I am delighted that the Church has called Simon to be a Bishop. Simon came as interim Dean of Truro and has graciously stayed! In a lifetime of ministry, I have rarely met someone as prayerful as Simon. He has welcomed Helen and me to Cornwall, through his generous gift of time and counsel.

Simon has been a passionate advocate for the Truro cathedral, which he has often been quoted as saying is a Cathedral for Cornwall. We thank Simon for his service, and we pray for him and wish him all the very best for this next exciting step.”

Read the full announcement here