PEOPLE wishing to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee at a Chester Cathedral service are being invited to apply for limited tickets.

A public ballot will be held for residents and members of the public can apply for up to two tickets for the service, to be held on the afternoon of Thursday, June 2.

Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire Lady Redmond MBE is hosting the service of thanksgiving and representatives from local businesses, community organisations, schools, young people, charity groups and local arts groups are being invited to attend.

The service will be led by the Bishop of Chester Mark Tanner and the Dean of Chester Tim Stratford and will include performances from local organisations from across Cheshire.

Members of the public can apply for up to two tickets, to be entered into the ballot email: chestercivic@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk with your name, home address and email contact details. The deadline for applications is May 23.

Successful applicants will be contacted before May 27 with further details about the service and timings. For those who are unsuccessful, they won't have to miss out as the service is being streamed live on Chester Cathedral’s website and YouTube account.

The Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Martyn Delaney, said: “This service will bring together residents from across Cheshire, whether it be in person or virtually, to enable them to celebrate together the remarkable public life of Her Majesty the Queen. It is wonderful that the Lord Lieutenant has chosen to host her service in Chester.

“Please also join me from 9.15pm in Town Hall Square on the evening as we join the national beacon lighting to mark the Jubilee.

Chester’s beacon will be lit at 9.45pm on Thursday, June 2.