Macclesfield: More local tributes describe The Queen leaving an 'enormous void' in the life of our country
By Alex Greensmith
9th Sep 2022 | Local News
More tributes are flooding in following the sad news that HM Queen Elizabeth has died.
Cheshire East Council leader Sam Corcoran said the borough of Cheshire East shares the great sense of loss felt by the Royal Family, the country as a whole and the Commonwealth at the passing of Her Majesty.
He said flags on all council buildings will be flown at half-mast.
"The Queen was a truly remarkable woman and her death has created a feeling of enormous loss," Cllr Corcoran said.
"She ruled this great country for 70 years, surpassing the reign of Queen Victoria. In 2022 she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee at the age of 96.
"Her ability to reach out to her subjects, through her television broadcasts and her public speeches, and appearances were instrumental in making us all feel a part of one big royal family, envied around the globe."
The council leader said that through conflict and war, the Queen had been an inspirational and comforting figure, whose strong words of quiet defiance and unity held the nation together.
"Her Majesty won the respect and admiration of nations, governments and monarchs around the world. Fifteen British prime ministers have served under her, plus the many prime ministers, former prime ministers and leaders of our Commonwealth countries," said Cllr Corcoran.
"The whole country and Commonwealth came together in a spirit of enormous celebration to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee – 70 years of unwavering service to her people."
He added: "Flags on all council buildings will be flown at half-mast and I urge all businesses and public organisations, where possible, to do the same. Flags will return to full mast for the proclamation, announcing our new King. They will be lowered again for the 10-day period of mourning.
"Anyone who wishes to lay flowers is welcome to place them at Macclesfield Town Hall, Cheshire East HQ at Westfields in Sandbach, or at Municipal Square, in Crewe."
However, Macclesfield Town Council wishes for flowers not wrapped in plastic to be used, as this will allow the flowers to compost and be reused to help plant a tree for Her Majesty.
Other Macclesfield institutions to lead the tributes include The King's School, which the Queen visited twenty years ago.
"It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II," said the school.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, as we all take time to reflect an exceptional leader, who dedicated her life to the service of the UK and the Commonwealth."
The school, now based in a Prestbury site away from where Her Majesty visited (on Cumberland Street), have also cancelled future events out of respect for The Royal Family.
Macclesfield FC tweeted "We join with the nation in expressing our deepest sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Our hearts and prayers go to the Royal Family at this devastating time."
However, it is unsure if tomorrow's home game against Tadcaster Albion at the Leasing.com Stadium will go ahead, and whether there will be a silence. Please click here for live updates.
There is also no annoucement as to whether Macclesfield Rugby Club's first home game of the season against Northwich will go ahead. However, the club have been contacted for comment. Macclesfield Cricket Club left a simple but effective tribute of colouring their social media black and white.
Elsewhere, Cheshire East Council tweeted: "Councillors and members of Cheshire East Council are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and would like to express our sincere condolences to the Royal Family."
The Council also added "Her Majesty's passing will leave an enormous void in the life of this country and our condolences are extended to all members of the Royal Family."
Other Educational institutes confirmed Friday would go on as normal in Macclesfield, with one of our town's biggest places of education being first to pay tributes.
"We are extremely saddened to have learned of the passing of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," said Macclesfield College.
"Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this incredibly sad time. The college will observe the mourning period but will continue to support students and colleagues."
They join the Mayor of Macclesfield and Mayor of Bollington with their heartfelt tributes which you can read about here.
The Macclesfield branch of the Royal British Legion has created a display at their at 76 Chestergate in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, which members of the public are welcome to pop in to.
Words have also come from the emergency services.
Cheshire's Chief Constable Mark Roberts posted, on behalf of Cheshire Police: "The Constabulary is extremely saddened to have learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
"The Queen served as our Head of State for 70 years, a truly remarkable reign with an unwavering devotion to serving the public and our country.
"My thoughts, and the condolences of the Constabulary, are with her family at this sad time.
"We will continue to work alongside and support our local communities as we reflect on and mourn the loss of Her Majesty.
And North West Ambulance NHS Trust tweeted: "All at North West Ambulance Trust are extremely saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
"Our thoughts go to her family at this sad time and we send to them our deepest condolences."
North West Air Ambulance - which is a charity for the Mayor of Macclesfield this year - also paid their respects.
"Her Majesty demonstrated incredible dedication over the last 70 years, she was and will continue to be an inspiration," they said.
Rail strikes set to affect Macclesfield have been postponed. A postal strike also occurred in Macclesfield yesterday with over 140 workers on strike, but any future action on this has currently been called off.
Macclesfield radio station Cheshire Silk 106.9 have also tweeted "Our condolences to The Royal Family and all whom she served and guided."
The Adelaide Street broadcaster are playing emotive and slow music out of respect, rather than their usual pop hits.
If you want to sign a book of condolences in Macclesfield or Bollington for The Queen, please find more information here.
Details of Her Majesty's tree being planted in Macclesfield will be revealed as soon as it is known.
In national news, King Charles III will have an ascension meeting at St. James' Palace on Saturday.
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