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Jul 2023
Local Remembrance Sunday parades under threat after police withdraw traffic help
This year's Remembrance Sunday parade in Knaresborough may not go ahead after police told organisers they could no longer provide traffic management.
David Houlgate, vice-chair of Knaresborough Royal British Legion, said the charity had been "rocked to the core" by the news.
A letter from the assistant chief constable of North Yorkshire Police told the legion it would no longer provide traffic management because the force needed to ensure it focused resources on tackling crime.
Mr Houlgate said:
It is unclear whether this will jeopardise other local Remembrance Sunday parades or other events which require police traffic management.
Will Harrogate's Remembrance Sunday commemorations also be affected?
The Stray Ferret asked North Yorkshire Police to clarify the situation. It said it was working on a statement about traffic management which would be forwarded on.
Mr Houlgate said:
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Mr Houlgate added:
Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Knaresborough begin with a service at St John’s Church followed by the parade, which lasts about 20 minutes, to the war memorial in the Castle Yard.”
Mr Houlgate said:
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