PARADES honouring fallen soldiers will march through Oldbury and Rowley Regis this Sunday allaying concerns of scaled back events due to budget cuts.

Sandwell Council leader Councillor Steve Eling said the council was committed to supporting events to remember all those who gave their lives in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts.

He said: “There have been concerns about Remembrance events being scaled back due to budget cuts, but they’re not under threat here in Sandwell.

“We have a parade and service in each of our six towns on Remembrance Sunday – as well as an evening Festival of Remembrance at West Bromwich Town Hall.

“This year’s events will be especially poignant, with 2016 being the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

“I hope local people will join with us to remember those lost and help make sure their sacrifices are never forgotten.”

Remembrance events are listed below (Sunday 13 November unless otherwise stated). Temporary road closures will be in place for the parades.

On Sunday (November 13) in Oldbury, Deputy Mayor Councillor Susan Downing will be attending the service at the War Memorial in Oldbury Civic Square.

The parade meets at 10.30am at Low Town car park, with the service starting at around 10.50am.

Oldbury Civic Square will also host a short service at 11am on Friday (November 11).

In Rowley Regis, Mayor Councillor Julie Webb and Sandwell Council chief executive Jan Britton will be attending the service at Powke Lane Cemetery.

A parade will start at 10.25am from Highgate Street car park, Old Hill, and make its way to the cemetery ready for the service starting at 10.50am. The parade then proceeds to Spring Meadow Social Club, Old Hill. Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands Colonel Heidi Doughty will also be attending.