SHROPSHIRE Council has confirmed the bank holiday service arrangements for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II state funeral.

The unitary authority has said the changes will allow members of the public to pay their respects and watch the funeral, which will take place on Monday, September 19 with a funeral service at Westminster Abbey in London, followed by a service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

The council had already confirmed recycling and waste collections across the county would be moved back a day.

But it has now confirmed the plans for libraries, leisure centres and other services.

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Lezley Picton, leader of Shropshire Council, said: "Monday’s bank holiday is a unique moment which will allow individuals and organisations to watch Her Majesty’s funeral, pay their respects and commemorate her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning.

"On the day we expect certain aspects of daily life to be put on hold, so those who wish to can watch the funeral and remember the Queen’s commitment and generosity of spirit shown throughout her life.

"Many council services and buildings will change or close on Monday, as is the case on any other Bank Holiday.

"However, there are some essential and frontline council services that will continue, and I would like to extend my thanks to all the council staff who will be working.”

 

What will be open on Monday?

  • Recycling and waste collections – all collections during the week beginning Monday, September 19 will take place one day later than normal. Collections return to normal on Monday, September 26.
  • The household recycling centres in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Whitchurch, Bridgnorth and Craven Arms usually remain open on a bank holiday, and will be open on September 19, from 9am to 5pm.
  • Some leisure and fitness centres will open but will be operating reduced hours. They are: Ludlow – open 6.30am-9.30am, closed 9.30am – 5pm, open as normal from 5pm; Cleobury Mortimer – open as normal from 4.30pm; Shrewsbury Sports Village, The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre, Oswestry Leisure Centre and Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre – open from 3pm until normal closing times.
  • Libraries and museums will close. Condolence books hosted in those buildings will reopen for the public to sign on Tuesday, September 20, the last day that these condolence books are open.
  • Theatre Severn, and the Old Market Hall, will be closed. Ticketholders affected by the closure will be contacted directly, or they can contact the Box Office on 01743 281281 .
  • Registrars will be open for pre-booked appointments only.
  • Country parks will be open, but visitor centres will remain closed. Toilets will also be available.
  • All planned highways maintenance work scheduled to take place on Monday will be put back to Tuesday.
  • On Monday, September 19 it will be free to park in all Shropshire Council off-street surface pay and display car parks (not including Raven Meadows multi-storey in Shrewsbury).
  • Day services at Aquamira, Abbots Wood, Albert Roads and Greenacres will be closed, with normal service resuming on Tuesday (September 20 ).
  • Blue badge services – closed.
  • Enable – closed.
  • HM Coroner’s Service – closed.
  • Housing enforcement – closed.
  • Shropshire Music Service – closed.
  • Parking enforcement – closed for penalty charge notice challenges and appeals.
  • Trading standards – closed.