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Council waives road closure fees ahead of Coronation

There were 120 street parties for the Platinum Jubilee in Bexley borough.  The Council have set out clear information regarding road closures.

Bexley is supporting residents who wish to organise street parties to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King by waiving its fees for road closures. 

The Council is helping with requests for parties free of charge and party organisers will not be charged the fees relating to the legal duties and signage required for road closures.

Council officers review each application to ensure they are safe and meet all legal requirements. 

  

The street parties may take place on a single day between the hours of 9am to 9pm on either Saturday 6, Sunday 7, or Monday 8 May. 

Residents must first express their interest in holding a street party by completing an online form by Tuesday 31 January. The Council will consider suitability and any conflict with other events before inviting applicants to complete a second-stage application. 

Leader of the Council, Councillor Baroness Teresa O’Neill of Bexley OBE, said:  

"I am pleased we can waive the fees for all the dedicated and passionate party organisers in Bexley, who I am sure will help make truly unforgettable celebrations in their neighbourhoods. Having come through a tough winter, I am sure it will be uplifting for many to have the opportunity to plan dates in our diaries that we can all look forward to.” 

The Coronation Ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, London, and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

For further information, please visit www.bexley.gov.uk/services/parking-transport-and-streets/organising-street-party-closure-of-roads/kings-coronation-street-parties  

King Charles III Coronation 6th May 2023

King Charles III and his Consort, Camilla will be crowned on Saturday 6th May. 

Details of the day are still being finalised and not released publicly, however the residents of your street might already be making plans to celebrate with a street party. We would like to know if your road is contemplating holding a street party. There were over 100 street parties in Bexley Borough for the Platinum Jubilee, with the Mayoral team visiting many of them. Can Bexley beat that number for the Coronation? We are still waiting for the Council to release clear guidance around the organising of street parties, but if you are thinking of organising one, please let us know by email bexleynw@outlook.com