Message from the Mayor of Broxtowe
''I have been humbled by the way our community has come together during this national mourning period and by the floral tributes and condolence messages which have been left in honour of Her Majesty, The Queen.
During her 70 year reign, The Queen was a beacon for civic service and public duty and her constant presence in our lives has provided a great comfort to many of us over the years. Her life was guided by her prayers, now God holds his hands around her for eternity.
Aside from her civic role, we must also remember Queen Elizabeth II, the wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and I wish to express my profound sadness and respect to the Royal Family at this time.
On Sunday 18th September at 8.00pm, there will be a national minute's silence to remember Her Majesty ahead of her funeral on Monday. I hope that you will join me in pausing for reflection during this time.
Following the conclusion of the National Mourning Period, Condolence Books will be closed and floral tributes will be taken to be composted to be used in our parks and open spaces.''
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Service of Commemoration
 A Commemoration Service marking the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held at St John Baptist Church, Beeston on Sunday 18th September at 5.30pm.
Residents are welcome to attend, however there is limited capacity at the church. The service will be live streamed on our YouTube channel so that you can watch from home. Please note this link won't be available until 10 minutes before the service starts.
A video of the service will also be available to watch in the days following.
National Moment of Reflection
 Residents have been invited to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18 September, the night before the State Funeral, and be marked by a one-minute silence.
The silence can be marked privately at home, with friends and family, out on doorsteps or the street with neighbours, or at locally arranged community events and vigils.
The Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire visits Broxtowe
 Earlier today the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir John Peace accompanied by The Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor David Grindell, Leader of the Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE and Broxtowe Borough Council Chief Executive Ruth Hyde, left a message in our condolence book and met with students from John Clifford school who were laying floral tributes for the Queen in Beeston Square.
The flowers laid by students of John Clifford Primary School, were grown and hand picked by the students, and Sir John was also presented with a paper bouquet made by pre-schoolers from Alphabet House Nursery.
Sir John will be giving these to a member of the Royal Family.
Bank Holiday Services
Bank Holiday Bin Collections
Following the announcement that Monday 19th September will be a bank holiday for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, there will be changes to bin collections on this day.
Arrangements for collections are NOT the same as they normally are for bank holidays. If your bin is due to be collected on Monday 19th September, your bin will now be collected on Saturday 17th September. Please make sure your bin is out for 6.30am on Saturday.
If your bin is collected on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, your collection won’t be effected, so please put your bin out as normal.
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Opening Hours
On Monday 19th September the Council Offices will only be open for residents to write in the Book of Condolence between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
We will only be offering emergency out of hours services.
Residents will not be able to visit the offices to make appointments, payments and ask service related questions. We will be open as normal on Tuesday 20th September from 8.30am.
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No Beeston Market on Monday 19th September
Out of respect for the national mourning period, we have taken the decision to cancel Beeston Market on Monday 19th September, the day of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
This will allow local people an opportunity to lay floral tributes or pause for reflection in a quiet and peaceful environment. The market will resume as normal on Monday 26th September.
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Accessing NHS Services
The NHS are encouraging residents to prepare for the bank holiday when ordering prescriptions and accessing pharmacies.
They have also provided information on where you can go if you do need to access NHS services over the bank holiday.
If you find yourself struggling and need urgent mental health support or are experiencing a mental health crisis, then you can call the crisis line on 0808 196 3779. Available 24/7 the team will help you get the right support.
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