New Lead Safeguarding Bishop and Deputy Announced – C of E February 8, 2020 by Fulcrum The Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs has been announced as the Church of England’s new lead safeguarding bishop, taking over from Bishop Peter Hancock, the Bishop of Bath and Wells who leaves the role at the end of February. Church of England website. 5 February 2020 FulcrumShareTweetShare