BOOKS of condolence have opened at Grimsby Town Hall and Immingham Civic Centre, as residents of North East Lincolnshire join the nation in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Books of Condolence: Mayor Cllr Steve Beasant and the Leader of the Council, Cllr Philip Jackson officially declared the Grimsby Book open at 10am yesterday, (Friday 9 Sept) and invited residents to join them in adding their names to it. The Town Hall will be open Monday to Saturday next week (12 – 17 September) from 10am until 4pm.
A book at the Civic Centre in Immingham is also open at the same times and the Cleethorpes book will be open at the resort’s Town Hall on Monday from 10am. An official Letter of Condolence signed by the Mayor, the Leader of the Council and the authority’s Deputy Chief Executive will be sent to King Charles III. Additional Books of Condolence are being opened across the Borough at different areas. An online Book of Condolence is available at www.royal.uk- external site
Flags: Union flags have been lowered across civic buildings in the borough and, aside from being raised ahead of the Proclamations, that will remain the case until after the funeral of Her Majesty, The Queen.
Cllr Jackson said: “I share the thoughts of our whole nation today in paying a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth and what was a magnificent reign. It is a time of great sadness but also of reflection for us all both here in North East Lincolnshire and across the country.”
Proclamation Ceremonies: The National Proclamation Ceremonies will occur today, Saturday September 10. These will be followed by a regional Proclamation in Lincoln on Sunday, September 11, at 1pm. Following that, the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Cllr Steve Beasant, will travel back from Lincoln to lead the borough Proclamations at 3pm on the steps of Grimsby Town Hall and then at 4pm on the steps at Cleethorpes Town Hall. In line with official protocol all flags will be raised this morning (Saturday, September 10) to coincide with the principal and first Proclamation at St James’ Palace, London. They will be lowered again tomorrow (Sunday), afternoon. Road closures and traffic diversions around both Town Halls will be put into place shortly before both ceremonies until shortly after their completion.
Services: A special Service is also being planned at Grimsby Minster ahead of the funeral, with more details to follow.
Local events: North East Lincolnshire residents may see some changes to public events up to and including the date of the funeral will be held and details of any changes will be posted, along with updates, at Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022. – NELC | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk)
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