Residents - In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Teignbridge District Council sent this bulletin at 09-09-2022 05:13 PM BST

In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Statement by the Chair of Teignbridge District Council, Cllr Charles Nuttall

Council Chair, Cllr Charles Nuttall, paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11

"It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was much loved and admired across the country and the wider commonwealth for her grace and unfailing kindness to those she met in the course of her public duties.

"The Queen's contribution and dedication in the service of the country throughout her life was and will continue to be an example to us all.

"On behalf of the people of Teignbridge and the District Council I would like to convey our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family at this sad time.

"As a mark of respect, we will be flying our flags at half-mast during this time of mourning.

"There will be books of condolence opened across the District and we will also open a book which will be available at Forde House."

Remembrance

For tributes from council group leaders and information relating to local arrangements for the mourning period, please go to the remembrance page on our website

Condolence books and laying of flowers

The remembrance page on our website details information provided to us by Town and Parish Councils as to where residents can sign condolence books and lay flowers.

At Forde House, residents will be able to sign a book of condolence between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Proclamation

A local proclamation to formally announce the accession of His Majesty, King Charles III will be held in the Grounds of Old Forde House, Newton Abbot at 10am on Monday, 12 September.

Cllr Charles Nuttall will read the proclamation. The Union Flag on the roof of our main building, Forde House, will also be raised for the duration of the proclamation and the event will coincide with all the district proclamations across Devon.

The district event will follow the national proclamation which will be held tomorrow (Saturday, 10 September) at St. James' Palace at 11am, and a county proclamation at Devon County Hall at 1pm on Sunday, 11 September.

Union Flags across Teignbridge will be raised from tomorrow (Saturday) until 1pm (Sunday) to mark the accession of the new monarch. The flags will then return to half mast, as Teignbridge joins the country in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We will then raise our union flag once again for the district proclamation before lowering it.

Among those invited to the Teignbridge proclamation are all members of the council and senior council officers, Teignmouth Harbour Master, Rep of the RBL, HM Coroner, Royal Navy representative, the Devon and Somerset fire commander, local town and parish council chairs and mayors.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the proclamation - please arrive by 9.45am at the latest to ensure a prompt start.

Please note this event will be taking place outside at the front of the building.

The dress code is dark clothing, black ties and / or similar appropriate attire.

Event guidance

Depending on the nature, location and tone of any planned events, organisers may wish to consider closing or postponing events, especially on the day of the State Funeral. This decision is at the discretion of organisers. Please refer to the national mourning guidance.

Council meetings cancelled

We have cancelled our Executive meeting on Monday 12 September and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for the 19 September.