The council has spent more than £2,500 on plaques in green spaces in Oldham in tribute to Her Majesty the Queen and HRH Prince Philip.

The plaques and posts are to be placed in 23 parks and public green spaces.

Each plaque, which will be placed in front of specially prepared rose flower beds, states: “To commemorate the lifetime contribution of Queen Elizabeth II & HRH Prince Philip.”

In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, Glenn Dale, head of environmental services at Oldham Council said: “The cost of procuring, the installation and provision of the posts & plaques was £2563.35 across the sites.”

Council leader, Cllr Amanda Chadderton, said: “The whole country was saddened by the deaths of the Queen and Prince Philip.

“They both dedicated their lives to serving Great Britain, the wider Commonwealth and its people for many years, and it is only fitting they are remembered fondly.

“Many residents have been in touch with suggestions about how we could pay tribute, and we feel the planting of roses are a poignant way to remember them, especially as the Queen was Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society.

“We will be creating a lasting legacy that will be seen and enjoyed by residents for years to come.”

Cllr Chadderton attended Alexandra Park and helped plant one of the first roses.

Back in 1992, the Queen hosted a Royal Garden Party in the beauty spot.

In a further tribute to the late monarch, an Oak Tree was planted in the park in January.

The full list of parks and green spaces where roses will be planted are:

  1. Alexandra Park
  2. Bullcote
  3. Chadderton Hall
  4. Coalshaw Green
  5. Copster
  6. Dunwood
  7. Fitton
  8. Foxdenton
  9. High Crompton
  10. Higher Failsworth
  11. Lower Failsworth
  12. Lees
  13. Limeside
  14. Royton
  15. St Georges Sq.
  16. Stoneleigh
  17. Waterhead
  18. Werneth
  19. Dogford
  20. Ladhill Lane
  21. Parish Church Oldham Town Centre
  22. WoW garden Mumps
  23. St Chad’s Uppermill