Leader of the Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE, Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Steve Carr, and Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Richard Jackson, said:

”Her loss will be felt across our Borough, as it will be felt across our nation and the world. Her sense of duty, commitment and service has known no bounds and her legacy will be felt for generations to come.

As we mourn, we can also reflect on her 70 year reign, where she provided a constant presence of strength and warmth to our great nation.

As the country enters a ten-day period of mourning, our flags will be flying at half-mast.”

Further guidance on how residents can pay their respects will be shared shortly.

Tributes

Floral tributes can be laid at the following locations:

• Beeston – the bandstand in Beeston Square
• Arrangements for Town and Parish Councils are available at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/queenelizabeth
• Flowers can also be laid in front of the war memorial at the Loughborough Road entrance to County Hall.

Condolence Books

Condolence books will be available during the period of national mourning. You can sign the Royal Book of Condolence on the Palace website. Physical condolence Books will be available for residents wishing to pay their respects in the following locations: Beeston Council Offices Kimberley Town Council Offices Eastwood Town Council Greasley Spots and Community Centre Awsworth Parish Council Office Trowell Parish Hall Carnegie Civic and Community Centre, Stapleford Brinsley Parish Council For full information on dates and timings visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/queenelizabeth

Period of National Mourning

The period of National Mourning will end after the funeral on Monday 19th September.

On Saturday 10th September, there will be a national proclamation from St James’ Palace at 11am. Full details on what happens and what this means can be found on the Royal website. During this time, flags will all be flying back at full mast from 11am until after our own proclamation on Sunday 11th September.

The proclamation of the new Sovereign is a very old tradition which can be traced back over many centuries.

The ceremony does not create a new King. It is simply an announcement of the accession which took place immediately on the death of the reigning monarch.

Proclamations will then be held across the County on Sunday 11th September:

• The County Proclamation will take place at 1:00pm
• The City Council Proclamation will take place at 2:00pm
• The Borough Proclamation will take place at 3:00pm in Beeston Square.
• The Town and Parish proclamations will take place at 3:30pm.

Residents are invited to come along to these events and pay their respects.

Further Arrangements

Further details are available on the Palace website and we will share more information as soon as we are able to.