Bishop Crispian is to step down in November
2011 after 23 years as bishop of the diocese. He said: "I plan to
offer my resignation and for it to take effect in November in 2011,
more or less around my seventy-fifth birthday. I've been here 23
years, it's a long time, but now is time for a new person." All
bishops are required to offer their resignation at the age of
75.