Queen Elizabeth II: Where can you sign a book of condolence and lay flowers in Eastbourne?

Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Pat Rodohan said: “The councillors and officers of Eastbourne Borough Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II.

“Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.

“A book of condolence will be opened at reception in the Town Hall. Here, the Union Flag is flying at half-mast and also at the bandstand.”

A book of condolence has been opened at the Town Hall reception and will remain open until the day after the funeral.

There’s also a book of condolence is currently at the Boship Lion Farm Hotel and will then be transferred to Eastbourne Pier on Sunday (September 18) 1pm-6pm.

Flowers can be laid at the front of the Town Hall in the marked area.

The proclamation ceremony took place on the steps of the Town Hall at 4pm on Sunday (September 11).

This traditional event takes place in towns and cities across the country to announce the accession which took place immediately after the Queen’s death. It represents one of the first occasions for people to gather and reflect on this moment in our nation’s history when the reign of our longest-serving monarch ended and our new sovereign succeeded.

Chairman of Wealden District Council Councillor Ron Reed read the proclamation at the War Memorial in Hailsham High Street at 4pm on September 11 too.

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