Bath & North East Somerset Council joins the nation in mourning

Bath & North East Somerset Council has joined the nation in mourning, following the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II which was announced this evening.

The Union Flag will be flying half-mast at the Bath Guildhall, Keynsham Memorial Gardens and Midsomer Norton Library and Information Service as a mark of respect.

Councillor Shaun Stephenson McGall, Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “On behalf of the council, and the people of Bath and North East Somerset, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Royal Family."

“We are truly saddened to learn of the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II who visited our area on a number of occasions and was much admired by the people of Bath and North East Somerset."

“As well as being a respected figurehead locally, nationwide and worldwide, we must remember that at heart, HRH Queen Elizabeth II was a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. And it is with her family that our thoughts lie at this difficult time. We hope and pray that they will find comfort and strength in each other and through our own words of respect and remembrance.”  

A book of condolence will be opened in the Guildhall, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton libraries tomorrow morning, details can be found on the council website.   

Floral tributes can be left at Parade Gardens in Bath, Keynsham Memorial Gardens and the Hollies Garden, Midsomer Norton.  

Council flags will be raised on Proclamation Day and on the day following Proclamation Day they will be returned to half-mast.