So many of our members reflected a great sadness at the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We have written to His Majesty King Charles III with sincere condolences to all the Queen’s family.
As Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and figurehead over seven decades, our Queen demonstrated the very essence of unstinting public service, winning hearts and minds wherever she went.
Her inspiring and constant integrity, humanity and support will be much missed as Head of State, Head of the Commonwealth and as our Queen, where so many of us feel a very personal connection. Her inspiration lives on as we face our own challenges ahead.
Like so many others, I travelled and queued to pay my final respects to the Queen, a moving experience. I also laid flowers in Green Park on behalf of our 3,000-strong Independent Group.
Meanwhile, thank you to all our members who have worked hard representing the Independent Group on the LGA’s boards this past year, to those who expressed an interest in taking on this work, and to all supporting us through our busy think tanks.
“Our Queen demonstrated the very essence of unstinting public service”
There has been a huge amount of change with a new monarch and prime minister, while our communities are facing huge challenges with increased energy bills and the rising cost of living.
Do join us on 28 October at the LGA’s London offices to reflect on these challenges, sharing thoughts, ideas and good practice at our annual Independent Group Conference. More information is available on the LGA Independent Group website.