Ashfield District Council leaders, invited guests, councillors, staff and residents attended a Proclamation event outside the Council Offices in Kirkby on Sunday as chairman of the council, Coun David Walters, read the Proclamation of the Accession of the new monarch, King Charles III.

He said at the ceremony: “Our sadness at this time is shared by people across the globe as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest-reigning monarch. But the basis on which our monarchy is built has ensured that through the centuries the crown has passed in its unbroken line of succession.”

The council offices will remain open every day (including weekends) for the next two weeks for residents sign the book of condolence in the reception area and you are welcome to lay flowers at the front of the building.

There are also books of condolence at St Mary’s Church in Hucknall and St Mary’s Church in Sutton. There is a national online book of condolence at www.royal.uk (external link)