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Local Heroes Rescue Remembrance Parade
4 Jul
Summary
- Community committee to fundraise and manage parade after council cuts.
- Royal British Legion will advise new committee and handle ceremonial aspects.
- Chairman highlights strong community spirit in Surrey Heath's determination.
Remembrance Day commemorations in Camberley have been secured by a dedicated community effort following the withdrawal of funding by Surrey Heath Borough Council (SHBC). The council cited significant spending cuts required to save £3m annually as the reason for removing financial support for the traditional Remembrance Parade.
Despite the funding shortfall, the Royal British Legion (RBL) confirmed the event will continue. A newly established Remembrance Community Committee will now take charge of fundraising and managing the parade. Patrick Mathe, chairman of the Camberley RBL branch, emphasized the unwavering commitment to ensuring the parade's continuation.
He praised the collective action as a testament to the robust community spirit within Surrey Heath. The RBL Camberley branch will provide advisory support to the new committee and will retain responsibility for the day's ceremonial arrangements. SHBC's chief executive previously indicated the council lacked the staff capacity and budget to sustain the parade independently.
