A spokesperson for Havering Council, said:
“Havering Council recognises the long tradition of the St George’s Day Scout Parade and understands how important it is to the community.
"We want local events to take place safely, and we work closely with organisers to help them meet the legal requirements that apply to all processions using the public highway.
“The Metropolitan Police have made it clear to both the Council and event organisers that, due to decreasing resources and budget constraints, they are no longer able to support parades by carrying out temporary road closures or using police vehicles to block roads, as they have done in previous years.
“The Metropolitan Police, along with the emergency services and relevant Council departments, sit on Havering’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG).
"The SAG reviews event plans to ensure organisers understand what is required for their event to take place safely and legally.
“Due to public safety concerns, the Council cannot endorse an event that involves participants walking in the road without an appropriate traffic management plan and a valid Traffic Management Order in place.
"The Council has a statutory duty under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure public safety at such events, and these requirements apply consistently to all organisers.
“The SAG Chair has responded to the Scouts on this matter and invited them to attend a meeting to provide full clarity on what the law requires and what is needed for the Council to support the parade.”