Overview
- The council’s Safety Advisory Group refused the volunteer-led proposal and told organisers to secure a temporary road closure supported by a traffic management plan.
- Organisers say they have paid about £1,000 to hire a private firm, using funds raised for the next two years and putting future parades in doubt.
- The group’s police representative objected to the volunteers’ chosen provider for lacking a required certificate, despite its role in last year’s incident‑free march.
- A council spokesperson said public safety comes first and noted that other Remembrance events locally have arranged certified traffic management without issue.
- Organisers await a decision on their updated application and say a stand‑alone service will go ahead if the short procession cannot be approved.