The City of York council has banned military equipment from its Armed Forces Day celebrations due to resident concerns about potential protests organized by pacifist groups. Despite the decision, the event will proceed with a new self-guided Armed Forces Day Trail featuring key military sites. Council leader Claire stated that they had considered residents' worries while planning the event, emphasizing a commitment to inclusivity in their approach to the day's activities.
A council has been criticised for banning military equipment from its annual Armed Forces Day celebrations, citing residents' concerns about planned protests.
Labour-controlled City of York council made the decision to ban the equipment over fears that the Peace Pledge Union (PPU) and ForcesWatch would hold protests.
York introduced a brand new Armed Forces Day Trail, a self-guided tour of its key military sites with a map and guidebook.
With our military partners, we carefully considered residents' concerns and decided that the day will go ahead as planned, with the only change being no military equipment on show.
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