Littlehampton's Remembrance Sunday parade and service cancelled because of COVID-19
The council is urging people to 'remember at home'.
The Remembrance Sunday parade and service in Littlehampton has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The town council has announced the news with "much sadness and regret", but it encouraging people to 'remember at home.
People are asked to observe the two-minute silence outside their front doors on 8 November.
A small group of representatives will lay wreaths and observe a two-minute silence on behalf of the community.
Littlehampton Town Council has also made a donation of ÂŁ1,000 to the Royal British Legion.
Town mayor Councillor David Chace presented the cheque to Derek Moore MBE, honorary poppy appeal organiser, at the War Memorial.
Derek said:
"It is a great shame that we will not be able to meet under normal circumstances, but we still encourage people to show their respect for the fallen at home.
"The Poppy Appeal will be collecting in the Littlehampton branches of Morrisons and Tesco on Saturday (31 October) and Saturday (7 November).
"There are other ways people can help with fundraising from running and walking to baking.
"Just visit the Poppy Appeal website for ideas and a free fundraising pack.
"You can also donate via text by texting POPPY2 for ÂŁ2, POPPY5 for ÂŁ5 or POPPY10 for ÂŁ10 to 70545."
Meanwhile Cllr Chace said:
"We very much hoped that the situation in the UK would have improved significantly by now.
"However, it is the council’s priority to ensure the health and safety of all those involved in the staging and running of our events, as well as wider public health.
"We urge everyone to support the event by remembering at home and look forward to welcoming you back to our events in 2021.
"We are supporting the RBL Poppy Appeal campaign to display a poster of the iconic Remembrance Poppy which you can download off our website.
"Alternatively, you can contact a member of staff on 01903 732063 to pick up a poster from the Manor House."