 On 26 August 2014, it was announced that Toby Howarth was to become the first area bishop of Bradford; his consecration was held on 17 October.The Scheme also created a new suffragan see of Huddersfield, whose incumbent is the area bishop over the Huddersfield episcopal area.Significant churches in the area include Huddersfield Parish Church, Halifax Minster and Dewsbury Minster.