Fees waived for street parties to mark the King’s coronation

Monday, 13 February 2023 11:20

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

Dozens of people turned out for a street party in Ainderby Steeple to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June last year.

Communities across North Yorkshire are being given help to celebrate the first coronation of a monarch in the UK for nearly 70 years.

To ensure that celebrations can be staged as easily as possible in towns and villages across the county for the coronation of the King in May, standard road closure fees for street parties over the bank holiday weekend are being scrapped.

Charles III's coronation will take place on Saturday, May 6, at Westminster Abbey in London, where the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort.

It is the first coronation of a monarch in the UK since the late Queen’s ceremony was staged on June 2, 1953.

North Yorkshire County Council is waiving standard street closure fees from Saturday, May 6, to Monday, May 8, which will apply to residential streets.

The same policy was in place for those wanting to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the four-day bank holiday weekend from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5, last year. More than 200 applications were made for that period.

North Yorkshire County Council’s executive member for highways and transportation, Cllr Keane Duncan, said: “The coronation of King Charles III will be a momentous event in history, and we recognise that communities across North Yorkshire will want to plan their own celebrations.

“Street parties are always a popular way for people to get together, whether that’s for games or a Royal lunch. By waiving the fees, we hope many residents will apply to ensure they have a safe open space to use.”

Anybody wishing to host a street party must apply before March 10. For more information and to apply, visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/streetparties

More from Community Information

Friday 29 November, 10am - see York Minster's Advent Wreath raised National Schools Singing Programme raises the Wreath at York Minster

As doors up and down the country are being decorated with Advent wreaths of holly and ivy to the sounds of Michael Bublé or Carols from Kings, York Minster's talented Flower Arrangers are preparing to do much the same, but both the wreath and the backing track need to be a little bigger to fill the Minster’s cavernous central crossing.
Blue Badge holders’ Christmas market access to city centre confirmed

Following the Council’s Executive decision to establish limited Blue Badge holders’ access into York city centre during this year’s Christmas market, it’s been confirmed that it can start from 5pm on Tuesday 26 November.
Private fostering? Get in touch

City of York Council and safeguarding partners across the city are reminding residents that they need to get in touch with the council if they are making arrangements for someone else to look after their child/children for longer than 28 days.
City of York council unveils key proposals in ‘Our Big Budget Conversation’ amidst unprecedented financial pressures

City of York Council is asking for the community’s continued engagement as it tackles one of the most challenging budgets in its history.
St Sampson’s Centre to serve as a 'Quiet Oasis' this Christmas

St Sampson's Centre will serve the community as a peaceful and welcoming retreat this Christmas for a serene moment amid the seasonal celebrations.