Wirral: How to apply to host a street party for King's coronation

The coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6 2023.

It will be at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Her Majesty The Queen Consort. 

Across the country, events will be taking place to mark this historic occasion.

How to apply to host a street party

If you are planning a street party, you will need to apply for a temporary road closure.

Wirral Council has waived the normal fee for road closure applications.

This is so people can plan street parties to celebrate the coronation.

You can find the application form here.

All applications must be received by Friday, April 7 2023.

If you plan to sell alcohol, provide entertainment or set a charge to raise money, you will need a temporary events notice. 

Details about temporary event notices can be found here.

Things to consider if you are holding a street party:

Insurance

The council normally requires organisers to have Public Liability Insurance. For the King's coronation celebrations, this will not be required.

Although not compulsory, Public Liability Insurance is recommended. This is to cover organisers if an accident occurs. The costs can always be split between residents.

Managing the risks

A risk assessment is not normally needed. Consider and minimise any risks to people, equipment, or the road.

Think about how you can minimise things going wrong and have a back-up plan. This will help to make your day a success. 

Alcohol

Licenses are only required if alcohol is sold. At a private party, sharing drinks with your neighbours does not need a licence. If you did want to sell alcohol, you will need a Temporary Event Notice.

Food

As a private party, you do not need a licence to serve food. The Food Standards Agency website gives tips on good food hygiene when preparing and serving food for your community. 

Music

You do not need a licence if:

• your street party is a private party for residents
• the music is not advertised in advance to attract people
• you're not making money

Make sure the music is not too loud, long or late to avoid causing a nuisance to others.

Cleaning up afterwards

You will need to clean up after your street party. It's your street, your party, so keep your local area clean and tidy. Let people know in advance what time the party will finish and have a section set aside for bin bags and recycling.

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