The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Traffic noise complaint on Armistice Day
A Forfar councillor has hit out at Angus Council after the town’s Remembrance Day service was marred by heavy traffic.
Ross Greig said the two-minute silence being held by officials, the Lord Lieutenant and bystanders was interrupted by the sounds of passing vehicles.
A spokesperson for Angus Council explained that the organisers of the memorial did not request a restriction order for traffic, as it had not been a problem in previous years.
AForfar 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 twominute silence.
Mr 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.”
Angus Council confirmed that a restriction order was not requested by the organisers of the service due to experiencing no issues in previous services.
They have also stated that orders will be in place for tomorrow’s planned Remembrance service.
A council spokesman 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.”