Coronation street party applications for Kent County Council and Medway Council have Friday, March 3 deadline
Neighbours interested in celebrating the King's coronation with a traditional street party have until Friday to get their applications in.
Both Kent County Council and Medway Council have issued March 3 deadlines for households to submit the initial form applying for permission to temporarily close their road in May.
The long bank holiday weekend in honour of the King's coronation takes place between Saturday, May 6 and Monday, May 8.
The coronation ceremony itself will take place on Saturday morning - signalling the start of three days of celebrations across the UK and the Commonwealth - which will also include a concert at Windsor Castle on the Sunday while the one-off extra bank holiday Monday is to be dedicated to the importance of volunteering.
Anyone wishing to organise a street party for the King's Coronation can do so right across this year's extended bank holiday weekend - albeit that most are expected to be held on Sunday, May 7 to coincide with the Coronation Big Lunch which encourages communities to get to know each other better.
Residents who want to arrange a street party will not have to pay a road closure application fee, say both KCC and Medway Council, as all costs have been waived to encourage as many people as possible to show an interest in getting involved.
David Brazier, KCC’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "This is the second time we have waived the application fee for applying to close a road for a street party in recent months, with the last being for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
"These occasions are a time of great celebration, marking a momentous time in our nation’s history, so it is only right that we support people who wish to celebrate by holding an event for their local community. I would encourage anyone interested in applying to get in touch via our online form."
Before applying, residents need to consult with neighbours and collect a list of names and addresses of those who would support or object to the street party and this information has to be included in the application.
Residents will not need a licence to cook on the street or to play music, providing the music or entertainment is not advertised in advance to attract people to the party and organisers are not making any money from the event.
Medway Council is asking homes to get forms submitted to officers by 5pm on Friday afternoon.
Cllr Phil Filmer from Medway Council added: "We are all looking forward to celebrating the coronation of His Majesty The King, Charles III. I am pleased to confirm that residents will be able to apply for a free road closure for a street party over the bank holiday weekend. I look forward to seeing our streets turn red, white and blue in celebration of this historic occasion.”
