THE search is on for a landowner in southern Oxfordshire to play a part in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, by hosting one of the 2012 beacons.

South Oxfordshire District Council said the deadline for landowners to register an interest was August 21.

The selected site will need to be on high ground and in a prominent location with public access, so as many residents as possible can enjoy the spectacle on Saturday, June 4, next year.

Matthew Barber, leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “This is a prestigious once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the district and so we’re urging local landowners with a suitable location for a beacon to come forward as soon as possible to help support the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.”

Ann Ducker, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We are lucky enough to have such beautiful countryside in southern Oxfordshire, so there should be lots of locations to choose from.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to bring the whole community together and I encourage people to come forward to help us celebrate this important occasion.”

The Queen’s Jubilee celebrations will take place from June 2 to June 5.

Landowners with a suitable beacon site can send their name, address, telephone number and the location of the beacon to the council by emailing communications@southandvale.gov.uk or writing to Communications, South and Vale district councils, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, OX10 8AD.