POPPIES which were removed from a village amid claims of a ‘hate campaign’ will return now a neighbourhood dispute has been resolved.

Poppy wreaths in Peasedown St John were taken down amid an online row and allegations of abuse towards the team which organised the display.

The poppies had a sticker on them bearing the name of Peasedown Community Trust, which angered a handful of residents who thought it showed disrespect in the village.

Members of the trust, including Councillor Gavin Heathcoat, and other members of the community have since worked behind the scenes towards an agreement and the poppies will be reinstated in time for Remembrance Sunday.

Cllr Heathcote said: “After discussions with local residents, it has been agreed that the poppies will be reinstated in time for the Remembrance Sunday parade. This solution benefits the village and ensures the tribute to Remembrance is preserved.”

The Peasedown Community Trust has organised the poppy displays for Remembrance Day for the past five years, funding the initiative from their own resources.

Cllr Karen Walker, a member of the trust and also the chairwoman of B&NES Council, said: “We organise for these poppies to be put up through the centre of Peasedown St John each year to remember the sacrifice our village’s war heroes have made.”