Planning a Street Party
Thursday 8 May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the WWII in Europe. Local communities are being encouraged to commemorate this historical event by holding parties of celebration.
You may wish to hold a street party on the day of the anniversary, or perhaps on the Bank Holiday weekend (3/4/5 May). If your plans require a temporary road closure of a public road, you will need to submit a request to MVDC via the link below
You do not need permission to close a private road, but it is recommended to consult with all residents and ensure that there is access for emergency vehicles. Please email partnerships@molevalley.gov.uk to advise us of an event on a private road.
For more information about the commemorations, please visit ve-vjday80.gov.uk.
Applications to close a Cul-de-sac must be submitted no later than 4 weeks before the event. Evidence of consultation with impacted businesses and residents will be required.
Applications to close a residential Through Road must be submitted no later than 8 weeks before the event. Evidence of consultation with impacted businesses and residents will be required. A Traffic Management Plan will need to be provided detailing the diversion routes, and the location and details of the road signage. Any relevant maps should also be included.
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Plan ahead
Small street parties take place in one or two streets and are for neighbours only. The Communities and Local Government website offers a useful guide to organising a street party.
Planning a large public event? See Organising a Large Public Event.
Things to consider
Plan in advance – involve everyone and ensure that all impacted residents and businesses are consulted. You may also need to consider the impact of a road closure on any residents who receive care at home.
Agree timings – for safety reasons, it is recommended that the street party finishes in daylight hours.
Reduce the impact on resident and businesses by avoiding closing long stretches of road.
When considering the diversion route, ensure that it is on similar sized roads and obtain any relevant signage. There is more information on signage on the street party website. MVDC has limited signage available, please email parks@molevalley.gov.uk. All signs must conform to the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8.
You will need to ensure that the emergency services can still get down the street if they need to. If the road you want to close is on a bus route, you will also need to contact the bus company as a diversion may be required.
If the road is covered by parking permits, you will need to consult all permit holders within the parking zone. This may involve consulting with residents on the surrounding streets.
If you are organising a neighbourhood street party where you will bring your own food, alcohol and music, you do not need a licence. If you are planning an event where the sale of alcohol will take place, or amplified music will be played, you will need to purchase a Temporary Event Notice
If you would like to hang bunting over or along the roadside or from street lighting, you will need to get permission from SCC six weeks in advance. You will also need to get permission from Surrey County Council for attaching lighting to street lamps.
Clear up afterwards
Be aware of noise for those who are not participating
Read our FAQ’s, these will help with your planning.
Costs
There are no costs.
We expects all applicants to understand that they meet the costs of any responsibilities and they must undertake to comply with the ‘Conditions of a Road Closure‘.