The authority issued a statement
Newark and Sherwood District Council has confirmed changes to some services due to the Queen's funeral. With a bank holiday declared on Monday, September 19, the council's offices and telephone lines will be closed on the day, re-opening on Tuesday, September 20. Bin collections will be moved from Monday to Saturday, September 17.
In a statement, the council said: "Monday, September 19, has been declared a bank holiday for us all to reflect on the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, as the State Funeral is televised across the world. Please note that our offices and telephone lines will be closed and will re-open on Tuesday, September 20.
"Any bins due to be collected on Monday will now instead be collected on Saturday, September 17. This includes trade waste bins. If you need an emergency repair during the Bank Holiday, please call our out of hours number on 0800 561 0010."Major stores including Primark and John Lewis have confirmed they will both close on the day so staff can pay their respects. Greene King pubs will remain open, however.
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