There has been an outpouring of grief in Oldham since the announcement of the Queen's death earlier today.

Large crowds have gathered outside Buckingham Palace but Oldham Council has confirmed there will be places for residents to lay flowers and sign a book of condolence within the borough.

See below for the full list

Oldham Council has issued the below statement: “All of us here at Oldham Council are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

“Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and we will be writing to Buckingham Palace to offer our condolences.

“We were honoured to have been visited by Queen Elizabeth on a number of occasions during her reign, and our Queen Elizabeth Hall was so-named after being built to mark the Silver Jubilee celebrations. Our new town centre park is also set to be named in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

“We are opening a number of Books of Condolence at Council buildings across our borough, and people are invited to sign these to pay their respects.

"A National Condolence Online Book is also available to sign at www.royal.uk

“As a mark of respect the Union Flag has been lowered to half-mast at all council buildings."

The Mayor will be reading out the Proclamation of the new King on the steps of Oldham Parish Church at 1.30pm on Saturday 10 September, and members of the public are invited to attend.

The Books of Condolence are now available to sign at;

  • Oldham Civic Centre
  • Trinity Methodist Church in Royton
  • Chadderton Town Hall
  • Failsworth Library
  • St Chad’s in Uppermill

People are also invited to lay floral tributes at;

  • Oldham Civic Centre
  • Trinity Methodist Church in Royton
  • Chadderton Town Hall
  • Failsworth Pole
  • St Chad’s in Uppermill

The mayor will be cancelling all her Civic engagements as a mark of respect, until after the Queen’s funeral.

The council added: “During this period of mourning we will be reflecting on the Queen’s tremendous life of service to us here in the UK and across the Commonwealth."

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