HM Queen Elizabeth II

It is with great sadness that Warbleton Parish Council learned of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The Councillors and Staff of the Council would like to share, on behalf of everyone in the Parish, our deepest condolences on this sad day.

The Proclamation of the new King:

Normally the Proclamation Day is the day after the death of the monarch. Due to the timing of today's announcment this will now take place on Saturday . After the Proclamation has been read by the High Sheriff at County Hall in Lewes at 1.00pm on Saturday 10 September, local dignitaries and members of the public are also invited to the reading of the Proclamation at District Level at 4.00pm at the Hailsham War Memorial located on Hailsham High Street. The Proclamation will also be read in the Parish and details about the locations and timings will be confirmed tomorrow. Everyone is welcome to attend this historic event.

Flags

All flags should be moved to half mast with immediate effect

Having flown at half-mast since the announcement of the death of the Sovereign, all flags will be raised to full-mast at 1100hrs on Saturday These times are fixed as part of the National plan for mourning and should not be interpreted locally. Flags should be lowered to half mast on Suday 11th September until the day after the funeral.

Book of Condolence and flowers - more details will be provided shortly.

The Parish Council will continue to communicate widely during the period of mourning. Please diurect any question, in the first in stance, to the Parish Clkerk or any Councillor