Statement from the Chair of West Suffolk Council on the sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen
It was with deep sorrow and regret that we heard the announcement of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. On behalf of councillors West Suffolk, as well as residents throughout our area, we send our sincere condolences.
Queen Elizabeth II was a well-known and much-loved figure in our part of the world. Her abiding passion for horseracing made her a frequent visitor to its national home, Newmarket, and the visits she made to Bury St Edmunds (especially the celebration of her Golden Jubilee) live long in local memories. Indeed, she visited many places in West Suffolk where her interest in the lives of those who live and work here were appreciated by all who met her.
At a time when changes to our everyday lives are continuous, the Queen was a constant. Her dedication to the duty of being our monarch was exemplary, especially to those in, or aspiring to, public service. Her experience, knowledge and compassion were appreciated by so many people and, to put it simply, we will miss her tremendously.
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time – the sadness at their loss is shared by us all.
Councillor Mike Chester Chair of West Suffolk Council.
Find out more what is happening in locally and county wide to mark this the period of national mourning:
- Suffolk County Council
- Reading of the Proclamation of accession
- GOV.UK – Read about the arrangements following The Queen’s death
Books of condolence will be available from 9 September 2022
From Friday morning 9th September at Wickhambrook Church there will be a book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth that anyone in the parish of Wickhambrook can sign. It will be there until one day after the state funeral. The church will be accessible from 9am till 5pm every day during these eleven days.
You can also leave tributes and messages on the Suffolk online book of condolences for Her Majesty the Queen
| Location | Address | Opening times |
| Brandon | Brandon Library The Brandon Centre Bury Road Brandon IP27 0BQ Phone: 01842 816106 |
Monday closed Tuesday 10am-5.30pm Wednesday 10am-2pm Thursday 10am-5.30pm Friday 10am-7pm Saturday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Sunday 10am-3pm |
| Bury St Edmunds | St Edmundsbury Cathedral Abbey House Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LS Phone: 01284 748720 |
The cathedral is open every day from 8.30am-6pm |
| Bury St Edmunds | The Apex Charter Square Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FD Phone: 01284 758000 |
Monday to Saturday 10am to 5.30pm |
| Bury St Edmunds | West Suffolk House Western Way Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU Phone: 01284 763233 |
Monday to Friday 8.45am–5pm Saturday and Sunday closed |
| Clare | St Peter and St Paul Church High Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NY Phone: 01787 278482 |
Monday-Sunday 9am to 4pm |
| Haverhill | St Mary’s Church High Street Haverhill CB9 8BD Phone: 01440 708768 |
Monday Tuesday-Friday Saturday Sunday |
| Newmarket | King Edward Memorial Hall High Street Newmarket CB8 8JX Phone: 01638 664480 |
Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday closed |
| Newmarket | Newmarket Library 1a the Guineas Newmarket CB8 8EQ Phone: 01638 661216 |
Monday closed Sunday 10am-4pm |
| Mildenhall | Mildenhall Hub Sheldrick Way Mildenhall Suffolk IP28 7JX Phone: 01284 763233 |
Monday to Friday 8.45am–5pm Saturday and Sunday closed |
| Mildenhall | Mildenhall High Town Council offices The Pavilion Recreation Way Mildenhall Suffolk IP28 7HG Phone: 01638 713413 |
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm Fridays 9am to 4.30pm |
| Mildenhall | St Mary’s Church, Mildenhall High Street Mildenhall Bury St Edmunds IP28 7EE Road access via Church Walk, Mildenhall, IP28 7ED Phone: 01638 711930 If unavailable, phone 07971 474523 or 07849 925266 |
Monday-Sunday (Winter) 9am to 4pm Monday-Sunday (Summer) 9am to 6pm |
Locations for leaving floral tributes
| Location | Address |
| Brandon | St Peter’s Church Brandon IP27 0JE Phone: 01842 811189 |
| Bury St Edmunds |
The Garth at St Edmundsbury Cathedral
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| Clare | St Peter and St Paul’s Church High Street Clare Suffolk CO10 8NY Phone: 01787 278482 |
| Haverhill | St Mary the Virgin Church Mill Road Haverhill CB9 8BD Phone: 01440 708768 |
| Mildenhall | Market Cross, Market Place (Mildenhall Parish Office) Newmarket Phone: 01638 713413 |
| Newmarket | Front of Memorial Hall Memorial Hall High Street Newmarket CB8 8JP Phone: 01638 667227 |
Reading of the Proclamation of accession
The proclamation of accession will be read at the following locations (date and times to be confirmed)
- Brandon – Market Square
- Bury St Edmunds – Athenaeum balcony
- Clare – Market Hill War Memorial
- Haverhill – Market Square
- Mildenhall – Market Cross, Market Place
- Newmarket – King Edward Memorial Hall