Mayor of Hastings pays respect to Her Majesty The Queen

The Mayor of Hastings, Cllr James Bacon, has sent his condolences to the Royal Family on the sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, which was announced yesterday evening.

Cllr Bacon has laid a wreath on behalf of local people at the town's war memorial in Alexandra Park.

The Town Hall and MMH flags are flying at half-mast and other flags have been removed.

Cllr Bacon said: "I want to pass on my sincere condolences to the Royal Family on behalf of Hastings Borough Council and all the people of Hastings. We are asking anyone who wishes to lay a floral tribute to leave these at the war memorial in Alexandra Park. Anyone who wants to write a condolence message should visit our website where you will be able to find directions on how to do this."