Councillors have been doing their bit to ensure their neighbourhood marks Remembrance Day this year even if the pandemic means poignant events can't go ahead as normal this year.

Several streets in North Watford have been decorated with poppies, with councillors, residents', and scout groups getting involved.

Labour councillor Asif Khan said: "We have put up around 330 poppies. We saw this as a community event, bringing people together to commemorate the fallen of all the war dead. The feedback from residents has been universally positive."

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Councillor Asif Khan with Labour council candidate Dennis Watling

Joe Inniss said: "We’ve been putting up poppies as part of the remembrance activities for members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

"This is an issue very close to my heart as my father was a Royal Marine Commando

"Members from the Watford Liberal Democrats funded many of the poppies, which in turn helps fund The Royal British Legion who provide lifelong support to thousands of serving men and women, veterans, and their families."

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Lib Dem councillors Dawn Allen-Williamson and Ian Stotesbury

Watford Borough Council has also put up several Tommy soldier silhouette figures around the town.

Watford's mayor Peter Taylor will lead a virtual remembrance service from 10.45am on November 11 on the council's Facebook page.

The Royal British Legion and emergency blue light services will lay wreaths, there will be two minute’s silence and also a reading by the mayor and chairman of the council, Councillor Aga Dychton.

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Tommy silhouette

Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor said: "The impact that the two world wars had on our town was enormous.

"Huge numbers of Watfordians joined the call to arms. The town also pulled together around the war effort. Given Watford’s proximity to training camps and transport links, Watford families regularly hosted service men in the town.

"That’s why I’m really proud that we’re able to remember our town’s role in the two world wars and the people from Watford who made the ultimate sacrifice, such as those who lost their lives in the Sandringham Road bombing.

"We will also be commemorating those who fought in later conflicts such as Captain Tom Sawyer, Corporal Christopher Harrison and Private Tom Lake. I hope residents are able to join the virtual Remembrance Service and pay their respects."