Street parties

Street parties are a great way to celebrate with neighbours to mark special events.

If you are planning a street party, here is some information you might need.

This information is about parties that groups of residents arrange.

Let us know

If you want hold a street party you need to let us know the basic details.

We can tell you about:

Please fill in the online form at least ten weeks before your event:

Online event notification form

If you prefer you can print out the form and post it to us:

You do not usually need to have public liability insurance for a street party.

We will let you know if insurance is a good idea once we have seen your plans.

Insurance can start at as little as £50.

You can split costs between residents.

You could hold a raffle or ask for donations to cover the costs.

You will need to get a temporary event notice at least ten working days before your event.

You do not need an entertainment licence for recorded/live music or dancing between 8am and 11pm.

You will need to apply for a full premise licence.

You should allow two months for the application processing.

For more information see our licensing pages.

If you and your neighbours are providing food for a street party you do not need to do anything.

Official food businesses do need to register with us, free of charge.

Mobile food traders that attend should:

We have advice if you are hosting a community barbecue or have a barbecue at your event.

Please be aware of the latest Coronavirus restrictions and advice.

You must make sure that emergency service vehicles are able to drive down the street at all times.

The main differences between a small street party and other public events are: