King Charles III Coronation - street parties
Chorley Council will support residents looking to have street parties in celebration of King Charles III's Coronation which is set to take place on Saturday 6 May.
Street Party Information and Application Form
What sort of events does this apply to?
This is about the sort of street parties and fetes that groups of residents get together to arrange for their neighbours.
The main differences between a small street party and fetes and larger public events are listed below:
Street parties and fetes:
- For residents/neighbours only
- Publicity only to residents
- No licences normally necessary if music incidental and no selling is involved
- No formal risk assessment needed
- Self-organised
Larger public events:
- Anyone can attend
- External publicity (such as in newspapers)
- Licence usually needed
- Insurance needed
- Risk assessment common
- Professional/skilled organisers
Street parties
Streets Alive and The Big Lunch have great websites to help you plan (www.streetparty.org.uk and www.thebiglunch.com). You can also use DirectGov to access local information and contact details for more advice (enter your postcode at the DirectGov website).
Risk Assessment -You don't need an elaborate risk assessment - just the common sense precautions you take in your own daily life.
Entertainment licence - The Licensing Act 2003 explicitly exempts garden fetes "and functions or events of a similar character" from being regarded as "regulated entertainment". You only need a licence if you plan to sell alcohol or charge for a performance.
Street Meet - you can organise a gathering or 'Street Meet' in another space such as a local park, driveway or cul-de-sac without any requirement to fill in council forms. Road Closure Orders are only required where the street party takes place on the roads. Residents should speak to the council about plans - Streets Alive has some excellent guidance on how to go about it.
Costs - the Council does not charge a fee for the application for a street party
Time Scale - Please submit you application 8 weeks in advance
Insurance - There is no requirement to have public liability insurance however the Council strongly recommend it. You might find it helpful to go on the Streets Alive and Big Lunch sites for tips. Quotes for insurance start from as little as £53 - and the costs can always be split between residents, or you could hold a raffle or ask for donations to cover the costs.
Licence- If you want to have a pay bar or intend to provide entertainment to the wider public, or charge to raise money for your event, you will need a Temporary Event. There is usually no legal requirement for a food licence however please make further enquires with the Council if sale of food is proposed.
If you would like to hold a street party or fete, you can use the form below to let the Council know about your plans. The number one tip for holding a party is to plan early, think about what you want to achieve and get in touch with the council at least 8 weeks in advance.
The deadline for applications in 21 April 2023 and all forms should be sent to legal@chorley.gov.uk.
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