A Forfar councillor has shared his anger with Angus Council after the town’s Remembrance Day service was distracted by heavy traffic.
Forfar and District Councillor Ross Greig contacted The Courier to complain about the distraction.
The Conservative representative shared how officials, the Lord Lieutenant and bystanders were in the midst of heavy traffic during the two-minute silence.
Cllr Greig said: “There are annual events and times of year where everyone knows what is expected of the council – Remembrance Day is an important example.
“Every year we observe the 11th and Remembrance Sunday and people expect to pay their respects in quiet contemplation. Not in the middle of lorries.
“If someone came away thinking no one had spared a thought for veterans, those who gave their lives for our freedom, I couldn’t blame them.
“It’s an embarrassment to Angus Council and I am seeking answers, and assurances about planned events elsewhere.”
Not a problem in previous years
Angus Council informed The Courier that the event’s organisers did not submit a request for a restriction order for this year’s service, something that they have managed to do without issue in previous years.
They have also stated that orders shall be in place for the Remembrance service that will be held on Sunday.
A spokesman for the council said: “Regrettably, it emerged that event organisers did not submit a request for a temporary traffic restriction order in advance of today’s Armistice ceremony as they have without issue in previous years.
“As a result, no traffic restrictions were in place.
“We’ll bring this to the organiser’s attention to ensure this is always factored into planning for future events.”
“We can also confirm that temporary traffic regulation orders have been applied for Sunday’s Remembrance Day event in Forfar town centre and will be enforced.”
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