People are continuing to pay their respects in Derbyshire
Further tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Local dignitaries, and people in office from across the county have continued to react following the sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday.
The Mayor of High Peak, Councillor Ollie Cross, Borough Council leader, Councillor Anthony Mckeown, the Leader of the Conservative group, Councillor Tony Ashton, the Leader of the Liberal Democrat group, Councillor David Lomax, the Leader of the Green Party group, Councillor Joanna Collins and the Council's Chief Executive, Andrew Stokes, paid this tribute:
"It is with immense sadness that we learned of the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today. Throughout her unprecedented 70-year reign she has set the standard of dignified, unwavering public service and commitment to fulfilling her role with the good grace and good humour that stand as an enduring example to us all.
"For so many of us Queen Elizabeth has been the only monarch we have known and, on so many occasions, a comforting presence in our lives. Her loss will be mourned not just here in the UK but across the Commonwealth and the wider world community.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the Royal Family at this time as communities across the High Peak join those around the world in remembering this remarkable monarch and the service she has given us."
Flags at Buxton Town Hall and Hadfield Hall, at Norfolk Square in Glossop and in Manor Park and the Pavilion Gardens have been lowered to half-mast.
Books of condolence will be available for people to express their sentiments in the coming days.
People have started to pay their respects in person across the Derbyshire Dales:
A local Book of Condolence has been set up at the Council House in Derby city centre, which will be open to 5pm on Friday 9 September.
The Council House will also be open on Saturday (10 September) and Sunday (11 September) from 9.00am – 5.00pm for those wishing to sign the book.
From Monday 12 September, the book will be available to access Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, until the day after Her Majesty’s funeral.
People wishing to leave floral tributes are asked to do so on the green at the city's Cathedral, Full St, Derby DE1 3AF.
Derby Cathedral have also released details of services and opening times.