Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, residents may wish to know of arrangements and events across Oadby and Wigston during the period of mourning and to mark the proclamation of the King.
Borough Proclamation
His Majesty The King was proclaimed at the Accession Council this morning at St James’s Palace, London.
The reading of the borough Proclamation on the accession will take place at The Peace Memorial Park in Wigston at 2pm tomorrow on Sunday 11th September.
All are invited to attend. Please aim to arrive by 1.45pm.
Books of Condolence
Books of Condolence are available for people to sign at the main Council Offices, Bushloe House in Wigston, between 9am and 5pm every day until the day following the funeral.
Online books of condolence are available to sign via Buckingham Palace and the HM Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire.
Floral Tributes
Floral tributes can be laid in designated areas at:
Council Offices, Bushloe House, Wigston
Peace Memorial Park, Wigston
Blaby Road Park, South Wigston
Ellis Park, Oadby
Yesterday afternoon, senior members of the council laid a floral tribute at each of the locations listed above.
The Borough Council respectfully ask that all floral tributes are removed from their cellophane wrapping.
Reflection Park, Leicester Rd, Oadby
Oadby Community Stakeholders have announced that the Reflection Park (opposite St. Peter’s Church) has paper flowers you can write on and attach to the trees to express thanks for The Queen at this time of national mourning.
Contacting your Councillors
We have joined Liberal Democrat colleagues across the United Kingdom in suspending political campaigning with immediate effect. As your councillors, we will continue to be contactable if you wish to raise an issue about local services.