Books of condolence have been opened in all 10 boroughs across Greater Manchester following the death of the Queen. Flags have also been lowered to half-mast at town halls and civic buildings city-region-wide and bells are due to toll for an hour starting at 12noon across the UK.
Council bosses were today hastily making arrangements in the wake of the shock announcement of Her Majesty's passing just 48 hours after appointing new prime minister Liz Truss. In Salford, people can leave their own tributes in condolence books at official points at Salford Civic Centre, Swinton, Swinton Gateway, Broughton Hub, Eccles Gateway, Pendleton Gateway, Walkden Gateway, Irlam Recreation Centre, St Peter's Church Swinton, and the University of Salford.
Trafford residents wishing to pay their respects can place flowers at Trafford Town Hall as a mark of respect and can do so in a special reserved area at the sunken gardens adjacent to the town hall. The council's official books of condolence can be signed at Trafford Town Hall, Altrincham Town Hall, and Sale Waterside.
