- Jubilee Street Party Guidance
Jubilee Street Party Guidance
The main differences between a small street party and other public events are listed below:
| Street Parties | Other Public Events |
|---|---|
|
For residents/neighbours only |
Anyone can attend |
|
Publicity only to residents |
External publicity (such as in newspapers) |
|
In a quiet residential road or street |
In buildings, parks etc. |
|
Self-organised |
Professional/skilled organisers |
|
Normally no insurance |
Insurance needed |
|
No formal risk assessment needed |
Risk assessment common |
|
No licenses normally necessary unless the sale of alcohol is involved |
License usually needed |
What Permissions are Needed?
Typically, a street party will involve closing the street on which the party is being held. To do this, you need to have a legal right to close that road and by applying for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) (opens in new window), that right can be put in place.
The TTRO does not introduce a parking restriction, meaning residents will still be allowed to park their cars on the road if they so wish. By engaging with neighbours and gaining support for the street party, organisers should reach agreement with neighbours to relocate any parked cars to outside the area of the street party to ensure that a fully car free environment can be achieved during the event.
Please note that vehicular access for emergency services must be maintained during any closure period.
Types of Street Party
Traditional Street Party
A Traditional Street Party is one which requires a road closure and no other license. This means there is to be no alcohol sold and no regulated entertainment at the event. The expected attendance would be low as only residents, close friends and family will be invited. Infrastructure on the road will be fairly lightweight, with tables and chairs as the main equipment used.
Enhanced Street Party
An Enhanced Street Party is one which requires a road closure and a Temporary Event Notice (TEN), as there may be some on site alcohol sales via a pop up bar and some other regulated entertainment at the event. The expected attendance would be low as only residents, close friends and family will be invited. Infrastructure on the road could potentially include a bar or food stall and music stand along with table and chairs as the main equipment used.
A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) must be served on the Licensing Authority, the Police and Environmental Health.
Insurance
Broxtowe Borough Council do not require you to take out public liability insurance for street parties. You will, of course, be responsible for the safety of your event and you may wish to take out insurance even though it is not required by the Council.
See also the insurance section of the Streets Alive Website (opens in new window) for more information.
What Equipment Do I Need to Close the Road?
The organisers of the event must themselves provide, erect and dismantle barriers and signs which clearly show that the road has been closed. All barriers should be clearly visible to approaching motorists before they enter the road which is closed, to avoid the possibility that vehicles will be reversing and turning in confined areas which will be thronged with pedestrians.
Remember that members of the public cannot stop traffic to close a road, wait until there is no traffic approaching and then put out your road closed signs.
Further information on signing can be found on the Streets Alive Website (opens in new window).
Informing Broxtowe Borough Council
Tell us about your event and we can then advise if you need any further controls or email safetyadvisorygroup@broxtowe.gov.uk
Further information and guidance can be found on Gov.uk (opens in new window).