The Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Tajamal Khan, and the Mayoress Mrs Shagufta Khan have laid the first official bouquet of flowers besides Heart of Steel monument in Rotherham town centre, following the death of The Queen.
In a statement, The Mayor confirmed the cancellation of all engagements as the country enters a period of official mourning.
Flags are being flown at half-mast at Rotherham Town Hall and at Riverside House following the news.
Official Books of Condolence are now open to the general public at Rotherham Town Hall, Riverside House and Rotherham Minster. Opening times are as follow:
Rotherham Town Hall, The Crofts, Moorgate St, Rotherham S60 2TH: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm; Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Riverside House, Main St, Rotherham S60 1QY: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Rotherham Minster, Church St, Rotherham S60 1PD: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm; Saturday 9am to 2pm; Sunday 9.30am to 1pm.
an e-book of condolence on the council’s website for those unable to visit the town centre.
Personal condolences can be recorded online on the Council’s website – www.rotherham.gov.uk. An e-book of condolence has also been set up on the Buckingham Palace website royal.uk.
Members of the Public may lay flowers at the Rotherham Minster, if they wish. If it all possible please remove plastic wrapping to aid with eventual environmentally-friendly removal. Flowers laid at other locations will be transferred to the Minster overnight.
As a mark of respect, it has been agreed that both the Deputy Mayor and I will be suspending our programme of official engagements until further notice and will notify those affected, with our apologies.
