We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
As the country’s longest reigning monarch, The Queen was part of the fabric of our nation. She dedicated her entire life to the country and to the Commonwealth, a role which she has performed with outstanding commitment and selfless devotion.
Our sorrow will be shared not only across South Tyneside but throughout the world.
Like communities across the globe, the people of South Tyneside will be united in remembering her with great affection and gratitude while reflecting on her extraordinary life and the times she visited the Borough on official engagements.
Our thoughts and prayers are very much with the Royal Family at this extremely sad time.
Councillor Pat Hay, Mayor of South Tyneside
Books of condolence have been opened for residents of South Tyneside to pay their respects following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
The books are available for people to sign between 8.30am and 7pm at:
During normal opening times at:
The books will close at 6pm the day after the funeral.
People who are unable to visit a venue to sign can contribute a message via email at memorialbook@southtyneside.gov.uk
There is also an opportunity to sign an e-book of condolence on the Royal Family’s official website at www.royal.uk
In line with national protocol, the Union flags which have been flying at half-mast at key Council buildings have been raised to full-mast to mark the Accession on Saturday (10 September), and will be lowered again to half-mast after the local and regional proclamations on Sunday (11 September).
The flag will then remain at half-mast until after the Queen’s funeral.
Floral tributes can be left by the Queen Victoria statue outside South Shields Town Hall.
As a mark of respect, arrangements are being made for a Letter of Condolence to be sent by the Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Pat Hay, to the Royal Family on behalf of the people of South Tyneside.
South Shields Town Hall is being lit purple for the duration of the mourning period.
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
A ceremony to proclaim His Majesty King Charles III the new Sovereign will take place in South Tyneside this Sunday (11 September).
The local proclamation will take place outside South Shields Town Hall at 3pm – with members of the public invited to assemble from 2.45pm.
This follows His Majesty’s formal proclamation as Sovereign which took place at St James’s Palace in London on Saturday 10 September and in line with other regional and local proclamations taking place across the country on Sunday.
The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Margaret Fay will pay tribute to the Queen before the Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Pat Hay, reads the Proclamation.
South Tyneside Council is planning to live stream the local Proclamation via its Facebook channel at facebook.com/STynesideCouncil enabling residents to view the event remotely.
A new Sovereign succeeds to the throne on the death of the reigning monarch and is proclaimed as soon as possible to announce the death of the Monarch and proclaim the succession of the new Sovereign. You can read the accession proclamation on the Privy Council website.
Residents are reminded that some roads will be closed in South Tyneside due to the Great North Run taking place and are advised to consider this in planning their journeys to the local proclamation event.
See transport routes and road closures for the local proclamation event.
As a mark of respect, some events may be cancelled.
Please check with the event organiser for more information.
Page last updated: 17:41 – Saturday 10 September