Council can't afford Armed Forces Day parade despite 6.7% tax hike and eyewatering chief exec salary

Council can't afford Armed Forces Day parade despite 6.7% tax hike and eyewatering chief exec salary

A Liberal Democrat-controlled council in Dorset has sparked fury among local residents after declaring it lacks the funds to stage an Armed Forces Day celebration this June.Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council confirmed it will not be organising an official event for the annual commemoration on June 27, citing available resources must be directed towards "essential services".The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from locals who argue t…