East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

Tributes are being paid to Her Majesty The Queen across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire after the announcement of her death.

The Twitter account of the Royal Family confirmed the news earlier saying she passed away peacefully this afternoon at Balmoral aged 96.

The chairman, leader and chief executive of East Riding of Yorkshire Council have today paid their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who has died at the age of 96.

In a joint statement, chairman of the council Councillor John Whittle, leader of the council, Councillor Jonathan Owen and the council’s chief executive, Caroline Lacey paid tribute to Her Majesty, who “dedicated her life to serve the people of the United Kingdom”.

The statement said: “We are all deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to her family. They are all in our thoughts and prayers at this extremely sad time.

“She dedicated her life to serving the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and has been a beacon of hope, stability and unity and overseen many changes during her reign as Monarch with unwavering grace and poise.

“As the longest serving Monarch she has been an ever-present in most people’s lives and it’s unlikely we will ever witness a reign as long and as glorious again East Riding of Yorkshire Counci.

Cllr Steve Beasant: Mayor of North East Lincolnshire said:

It is with profound sadness that North East Lincolnshire Council learnt of the death of Her Majesty The Queen today.

Queen Elizabeth II had served her country, Commonwealth and people loyally for more than 70 years and she is the longest serving Monarch to have overseen the United Kingdom and Countries of the Commonwealth.

Flags across the Borough have been lowered to half-mast as a sign of respect for Her Majesty’s passing.

Councillor John Briggs, the Mayor of North Lincolnshire, said:

It is with much sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth II.

My sadness at this time is shared with Members and Officers of the Council and, I am sure, all residents across the whole of North Lincolnshire, as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest-reigning Monarch of more than 70 years.

As a mark of respect, the Union Flag will be flown at half-mast on the Council flagstaff at Church Square House until the morning following the funeral.

There is a protocol for when the flag should be raised and lowered and the council will ensure that this is duly observed, as well as other considerations for the 12-day period of mourning.

Books of condolence will be placed in local Community Hubs across North Lincolnshire. These will be available during normal working hours at all venues. Please check www.northlincs.gov.uk until the day after the funeral for all wishing to pay their respects.