Donnington mourns the death of Her Majesty, The Queen

Councillor Mark HItchin, Chairman of Donnington Parish Council, says: “On behalf of everyone in our parish, we wish to express our great sadness and sincere condolences to the Royal Family following the incredibly sad news of the death of Her Majesty, The Queen.

We are all deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time.

Messages of condolence can be placed on the online book of condolence https://www.royal.uk/

The Council understands St George’s church will have a physical condolence book available for signature for those that prefer.

Meetings scheduled for 12th September 2022 have been cancelled.

The Government has announced that a one-minute silence will be held across the UK at 8pm on Sunday 18th September 2022. Donnington Parish Council will not be leading on an event but suggests people can mark the silence privately in their own homes, on the street with neighbours or at community events and vigils