Barry Town Council in South Wales cancelled the traditional march in a 'difficult decision' that came about 'due to health and safety challenges which cannot be overcome at this late stage'.
Veterans' support charity says it will uphold tradition after council pulls out. Barry Town Council says 'difficult decision' was made to scrap 2023 paradeThe Royal British Legion has vowed to host its own 'shortened' Remembrance Day parade after a Labour-run council axed the annual fixture over 'health and safety considerations' stemming from an accident involving a veteran five years ago.
Army veteran Ade Stowell suffered serious head injuries when he was hit by a car while marshalling the Studley Remembrance Sunday parade in Warwickshire in 2018 This followed an incident in November 2018 when Army veteran Ade Stowell suffered serious head injuries when he was hit by a car while marshalling the Studley Remembrance Sunday parade in Warwickshire.
The council said the Royal British Legion had been responsible for parades until 2019 when it recommended that local authorities take on additional responsibilities. 'We are saddened to have to cancel the parade for 2023, but due to unresolved health and safety considerations, we have to prioritise the safety of the groups, pedestrians, veterans, emergency services, children and staff.
'And their feeble excuses don't wash. The council could and should have taken all necessary steps to make the usual parade happen.'
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