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Published: September 9, 2022

The Scaffolding Association and our members are deeply saddened by the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant in our lives who showed unwavering dedication during her 70-year reign. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family during this difficult time.

We would like to share some helpful information which has been shared with us by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

The Royal Household will be the primary source of information on mourning arrangements, and they will announce details on www.gov.uk.

Businesses across the UK will continue to operate normally but there are some considerations you may wish to make, including:

• providing an opportunity for your staff to offer their condolences, either by providing your own book of condolence or by directing them to the online book of condolence at the Royal website;
• identifying arrangements made by Local Authorities to lay floral or memorial tributes;
• signposting staff on how to donate to one of The Queen’s patronages, with information available on the Royal website;
• identifying whether your business location is likely to be impacted by arrangements made by Local Authorities, or events planned in central London, and planning your response;
• considering any changes you might wish to make to your website and social media activities; and
• where you have flags, lowering them to half-mast.

The best source of information is www.gov.uk. Your Local Authority will also be updating their own websites on local arrangements, including any events they may organise which might impact on the locality of your business or local travel.

The Royal Household will set out arrangements on Lying-in-State and the State Funeral.  Businesses are encouraged to follow updates on www.gov.uk and the  Royal Website.