Yesterday (September 8th) it was announced that HRH Queen Elizabeth II had died.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has expressed its sorry at The Queen's passing.

EDDC's Chair Councillor Ian Thomas has issued the following statement:

"On behalf of the people of East Devon and the district council, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

"She was much loved and admired across the country and the wider Commonwealth for her elegance and kindness to those she met in the course of her public duties. The Queen's dedication and contributions to the service of the country for a historic 70 years was unfailing, and will be remembered by all.

"As a mark of respect, flags on all council buildings will now be flown at half-mast during the mourning period, but will be raised briefly during this time to celebrate the proclamation of the new King."

To allow residents to pay their respects, a book of condolence will opened at Blackdown House, the council offices in Honiton.

The book will be available from today (September 9.)

In addition, there will also be books of condolence at the following locations:

• Around and in front of the war memorial at The Strand in Exmouth.  
• The lawn in Windsor Gardens at Seaton.  
• The Green at Budleigh Salterton. 

Read more:

Tributes paid in Honiton for Queen Elizabeth