Friday 9 September 2022
Following the announcement of the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen, the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Cllr Frank Kelly, has paid tribute.
The Mayor said: "I and my council colleagues are
extremely saddened by the news of Her Majesty The Queen’s sad passing. She will
be remembered for her tireless service to our nation over her 70 years on the
throne. Her Majesty’s service has been both inspirational and exemplary and her
loss will be keenly felt by us all.
"This is a particularly sad time, and our thoughts are
with Her Majesty The Queen’s family, friends and all those who grieve her
passing.
“I will be sending a letter of condolence to The Palace on
behalf of all those who live and work in the Borough of Reigate & Banstead.
“As a mark of respect, the Union Flag at the Town Hall,
Reigate is being flown at half-mast during the period of national mourning and
The Council will hold a minute silence at its next Council meeting.”
Her Majesty has paid a number of visits to the borough over
the years, most recently to the reopening of the modernised East Surrey
College, Redhill, in 2011 with His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of
Edinburgh.
In due course, the Council will share further details and
updates on how people can pay their respects locally on our website www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk,
and on our social media channels - Twitter at www.twitter.com/reigatebanstead or
Facebook at www.facebook.com/reigatebanstead
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:37 am
