(Street) Party Time! Support for Neighbourhoods Planning Jubilee Celebrations (East of England Liberal Democrats)

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(Street) Party Time! Support for Neighbourhoods Planning Jubilee Celebrations

January 30, 2012 5:48 PM
Originally published by Dave Hodgson - Mayor of Bedford

Dave Hodgson with Town Bridge behind With the Queen's Diamond Jubilee now just a few months away, we have announced that the Council will be holding a number of public workshops to help local neighbourhoods who want to celebrate the occasion by holding a street party.

The workshops will take place at Riseley Village Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 6^th February and the Harpur Suite in Bedford on Thursday 9^th February at 12.30pm and 6.30pm.

The workshops will also offer advice for anyone who might be thinking of holding an Olympic street party this summer.

Between 2^nd and 5^th June the Council is organising a spectacular weekend of events at Russell Park in Bedford to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. This includes the annual Kite Festival, 'It's a Knockout' and a free music festival. Clear your diary!

Street parties usually require a road closure notice, public liability insurance as well as alcohol and entertainment licenses. However, following the success of the Royal Wedding streetparties last year, we are once again offering residents the opportunity to fill in just one form and is waiving many of the fees usually charged.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be a fantastic opportunity for communities to celebrate together, and these moves are intended to make it as easy as possible for residents to come together to and mark the occasion in neighbourhoods across the Borough. That's why we're ensuring there is minimal paperwork and cost involved.

With the potential for street parties in neighbourhoods across the Borough and a number of events to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, the Olympics and more, we're all set for a great summer in Bedford Borough in 2012!