Flowers left in memory of the Queen across the East Midlands will be composted and mulched
Hundreds of flowers were laid by mourners across the region following the Queen's death on 8 SeptemberHundreds of flowers were laid by mourners across the region following her death on 8 September.
Charnwood mayor Jennifer Tillotson collected dozens of flowers herself from the Carillon Tower at Loughborough's Queen's Park.The Mayor of Charnwood collected flowers at Queen's Park in Loughborough She added spreading the compost across the park was a "fantastic idea" and thanked mourners for their tributes.
Derbyshire County Council said dozens of floral tributes were removed from County Hall, in Matlock, and have been composted to be used on the council grounds.Derby City Mayor Councillor Robin Wood opened the floral tribute area on 9 September
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