Oak tree to be planted in Weymouth to honour Queen Elizabeth II
The commemorative tree will be located in Littlemoor
A commemorative oak tree will be planted in Weymouth soon, to honour Queen Elizabeth II.
The Town Council's chosen Louviers Road in Littlemoor as the location for it.
It'll be part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative that was set up to mark Her late Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
King Charles III has extended the scheme until March next year, to allow communities to plant trees in her memory.
Earlier this year, a tree was planted by Weymouth Town Council at Radipole Park Gardens as part of the project.
Cllr Ryan Hope, Chair of Services, said:
“Following the sad news about Her Majety’s death, communities came together in Weymouth to lay flowers at Greenhill Gardens in tribute to our longest serving monarch. These flowers were later removed so that they could be composted and used in the planting of the town’s commemorative oak tree.
“Planting an oak tree and plaque at Louviers Road, Littlemoor will provide a lasting memory of our longest-serving monarch for Weymouth residents to enjoy now and in the future.”
A tree planting ceremony will be held at a later date.