Suffolk County Council to waive fees for Coronation street parties
The local authority says it wants to help communities celebrate the first coronation since 1953
People wanting to hold street parties in Suffolk to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III now won't have to pay to have the roads closed on the day.
Suffolk County Council has announced its going to waive fees for public events between May 6 and 8 to make it easier for people to mark the first coronation since 1953.
The King will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort.
In order to meet criteria, the road must be residential and not on an A or B route, or on roads which have a bus route operating.
All applications for roads to be closed must be submitted to Suffolk County Council before 11pm on April 2.
Councillor Paul West, a Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member, said:
“We want to encourage communities across Suffolk to celebrate this momentous event and I am delighted that we have been able to waive fees for all events happening between 6 and 8 May, allowing communities to come together across Suffolk, whether it be a small gathering in a local street, or a larger event, organised by town or parish councils.
“I look forward to seeing such events take place and encourage as many as possible to get involved in the celebrations.”
More information about how to apply for a licence for a street party can be found here.