Outrage as cash-strapped council says it can't afford to put on an Armed Forces Day - despite 6.74% tax hike and hiring new chief executive on £205k salary

Lib Dem-run BCP Council in Dorset said it could not organise its own official event for the annual commemoration on June 27 because it needs to protect essential services.

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Mar 16, 2026 - 16:34
Outrage as cash-strapped council says it can't afford to put on an Armed Forces Day - despite 6.74% tax hike and hiring new chief executive on £205k salary
Lib Dem-run BCP Council in Dorset said it could not organise its own official event for the annual commemoration on June 27 because it needs to protect essential services.
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