Hastings mayor dons a black armband and rosette as he pays tribute to Prince Philip
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Cllr Sinden, wearing a black armband and a black rosette and with his mayoral badge shrouded, laid a bunch of red roses at the town’s war memorial in Alexandra Park. The town hall flag is flying at half mast and other flags have been removed.
Cllr Sinden said: “I want to pass on my sincere condolences to the Queen on behalf of Hastings Borough Council and all of the people of Hastings. I am greatly saddened at Prince Philip’s death.
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Hide Ad“We are asking anyone who wants to lay a floral tribute to do so at the war memorial in Alexandra Park.
“Because of Covid a physical book of remembrance is not possible, and we are inviting residents who want to leave an online message to do so on our website www.hastings.gov.uk where a virtual book of condolence is being set up.”