Statement from the Mayor of Grantham

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth the Second.

Our sadness at this time is shared with the Charter Trustees and residents of Grantham,

as we remember with great affection the lifetime of service given by our Country’s longest

reigning Monarch.

As a mark of respect the Union Flag will be flown at half-mast on the Mayor’s Flagstaff until the morning following the funeral. During this period, the flag will be raised and lowered according to formal protocol.

A book of condolence is being arranged for the Mayor’s Parlour in the Guildhall on St Peter’s Hill, Grantham. The books will be available each day from 9.00am until 6.00pm until the day after the State Funeral for all wishing to pay their respects.

On the day of the Funeral the Charter Trustees of Grantham will join with a national observance of two minutes silence at 11.00am.

Information about the formal proclamation of Ascension, to which the public are invited, will follow.

Following the local proclamations, there will be a Civic Church service at St Wulfram’s Church.

Arrangements have been made for flowers to be laid on St Peter’s Hill.

Councillor Graham Jeal

Mayor of Grantham

Grantham Charter Trustees

9 September 2022