Barry Town Council leader Bronwen Brooks revealed a 'difficult decision' had been made to cancel the parade 'due to health and safety challenges which cannot be overcome at this late stage'
Barry Town Council leader says 'difficult decision' was made to cancel parade. But Welsh Conservatives leader Andrew RT Davies blasted the 'feeble excuse'A Labour-run council has cancelled its Remembrance Day parade due to 'health and safety considerations' after a veteran was injured at an event five years ago.
He tweeted: 'Barry Town Council's decision to cancel this year's Remembrance Sunday parade is shameful. And their feeble excuses don't wash. The council could and should have taken all necessary steps to make the usual parade happen.' Who is responsible for the organisation of Remembrance services and parades in Britain? The Royal British Legion had been responsible for Remembrance parades until 2019 when local authorities took on extra responsibilities.
Advertisement Ms Brooks said: 'Barry Town Council is committed to providing a Remembrance Service for the people of Barry and honouring those who gave their lives for us and our freedom.
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