The Council was left red-faced after workers mixed-up the dates for Remembrance Sunday – with road closure signs warning of travel disruption in October, rather than November.
The gaffe was spotted by visitors to Preston who noticed the error on road signs along the parade route in the city centre. The signs read: 'Preston Remembrance Sunday.
2th Oct 2023, 9.45 to 12pm. Expect delays.” The bright yellow signs were found in Lancaster Road, Church Street, Cheapside and Flag Market and drew the ire of some citizens. Some questioned how the Council managed to mix-up the dates for the national commemoration which takes place every year in November in honour of British servicemen and women. Preston City Council have apologised for the error and said the signs will be replaced. A Council spokesperson said: 'We apologise for the error.
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