Council To Waive Road Closure Fees For King’s Coronation Street Parties
Written by HFM News on 31st January 2023
Leicestershire County Council is waiving road closure application fees for people wanting to hold street parties to mark the King’s Coronation in May.
They usually cost between £400 and £650 pounds, but the authority wants to encourage communities to come together in celebration of the historic occasion.
County council leader Nick Rushton said: “The Coronation of His Majesty the King will be an historic event for the country – and the county of Leicestershire.
“We want to help people to celebrate and encourage communities to come together to mark this special occasion, so we’ll be waiving road closure fees.
“However, if individuals or communities are planning an event, such as a street party, you will need to let us know in good time, so that the necessary arrangements can be put in place.”
Residents in Gardiner Street in Market Harborough held a street party last year to mark the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pic: Andy Carpenter
The Coronation will take place on Saturday, 6th May and, across the weekend, including Monday, 8th May.
On Sunday, 7th May 2023, the Coronation Big Lunch, at which neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will take place across the country.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 31 March 2023.
Guidance, complete with an application form, is available at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/plan-an-event or by e-mailing eventsnetworkmanagement@leics.gov.uk
