PEOPLE in Richmond borough who want to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a street party this summer are being invited to send their applications in to the Council.

This year, Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years of reign - the longest of any monarch in the UK - with an official anniversary on February 6.

There will then be four days of celebrations from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 of June including two bank holidays on the Thursday and Friday.

Richmond Council has waived the standard £70 admin for street party road closures on residential roads in the borough for May and June. This does not apply to traders seeking to close high streets.

Applications for hosting street parties over the June bank holiday weekend will close on 30 April 2022 and the Council needs between six weeks notice for any street party.

Council leader Gareth Roberts said: "I am delighted that the Council is taking the opportunity to turn the streets outside our homes into fun and safe spaces. Jubilee street parties will help to bring communities together to celebrate the Queen's incredible 70-year reign.

"Roads can often feel like busy places so I encourage everyone who can to take the chance to replace the usual hustle and bustle of vehicles with the buzz of community spirit!

"Street parties are just the start of the exciting things that will be happening in Richmond upon Thames to celebrate the Jubilee – watch this space! We will be sharing more details in the coming months."

Apply to host a Queen's Platinum Jubilee street party HERE

Resources for organisers Jubilee street parties can be found at The Big Jubilee Lunch at www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-jubilee-lunch

Hosting a street party: What you need to know

According to the Council, street parties and fetes:

- Are for neighbours or residents only

- Are publicised only to neighbours or residents

- Are self-organised

- Don't normally need Licences Licence usually needed

- Don't need a formal risk assessment

- Don't need insurance Roads can only be closed for 12 hours maximum and clear signs need to be put up at the closure points. You must consult with local businesses who may be affected. Parties held on roads used for through-traffic will need a traffic plan with the application. You should also consult bus companies if the street is on a bus route. You will also need to provide a brief list of properties affected and a statement to say if most residents have agreed to the event or not. More resources on Queen's street parties can be found at The Big Jubilee Lunch