Royal Wedding Street Parties

Time running out for applications

(Date of issue: Tuesday, 22 March 2011)

Time is running out for local Carlisle residents and community groups to apply for permission to hold a Royal Wedding street party.

To make the process as simple as possible, a user-friendly application form has been produced and is available from the Civic Centre’s Customer Contact Centre or online at the city council’s website – www.carlisle.gov.uk

Advice is also on hand from Carlisle City Council, as depending on the scale of the planned event and if live music will be included in the festivities, some permissions – such as for licensing notices for temporary events – may not be required. The smaller the event, the less formalities will be required.

Carlisle City Council is advising anyone interested in arranging an event or street party to contact them soon to ensure that they get the correct advice and if necessary, submit an application form in time.

Carlisle City Council spokesperson said:

“Arranging a street party can be daunting and we want to make sure that local residents get the best advice possible. The scale of an event can impact on the amount of permissions that are required, such as road closures, licensing and food safety. However, in most cases if the event is small scale, only the minimum will be needed. Please call us if you need any help or advice.”

If you’re interested in staging a Royal Wedding Street Party, call Carlisle City Council on 01228 817523, or email licensing@carlisle.gov.uk

The cut off date for applications is 11 April 2011.