How to stage a jubilee street party

ROYAL BOROUGH: Residents across Windsor and Maidenhead are being invited to apply for street parties to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.

Events marking the occasion are set to take place throughout the year, with the main celebrations being held over the extended bank holiday weekend from June 2-5.

Applications for temporary road closures need to be made at least 10 weeks in advance to meet legal requirements. The closing date for all applications is Friday, March 25.

The council will be unable to close classified roads (any road of A and B class) or roads that are part of a bus route.

The council is asking people to ensure they apply for a temporary road closure by the deadline and follow steps to help organise their day, including: W Checking that the date of the proposed street party doesn’t clash with any other events in the area. This can be checked at www.one.network

W Providing a clear map or plan showing the extent of the proposed road closure and diversion for throughtraffic. This will need to show the placement of ‘Road Closed’ and ‘Diversion’ signs

W Creating an event management plan covering when the event is taking place and relevant contact numbers for the organiser/s, how the area will be set up, when, how and who will be responsible for placing and removing the signage and how emergency vehicles will be provided access

W Considering obtaining Public Liability Insurance cover

The council says it will pay the legal fees for temporary road closures. Visit tinyurl.com/22ykm9jw for details and to apply.