How to pay your respects to the Queen in Loughborough

Books of condolence have been opened and guidance has been issued for those wanting to lay flowers in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.

Books of condolence are available to sign at the main Council office in Southfield Road, Loughborough and, at Loughborough Town Hall, on Friday September 9. 

If people wish to show their respect by placing flowers in Loughborough town centre, the council has asked that they are left at the Carillon Tower in Queen’s Park in Loughborough.

More details about books of condolence, flowers and other information will be included on the council's website www.charnwood.gov.uk/TheQueen

The Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Jenny Tillotson, said: “This is a very sad day for our nation and on behalf of the borough of Charnwood, I would like to express our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family.

“Queen Elizabeth selflessly served our country for so many years and earned the respect of not just this nation, but of those around the world.

“Now is a time for mourning, but we should remember her, with pride and affection.”