Sat 28 May 2022:
Over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend, June 2 to 5, Brits are anticipated to hold over 16,000 street parties.
According to the Local Government Association, councils throughout England have received “a huge number” of applications from individuals keen to commemorate the monarch’s 70th birthday (LGA).
According to the LGA, many councils waived administration fees for road closures, which totaled 9,500 during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
The LGA conducted a quick poll of a dozen councils, which revealed that over 1,000 street parties had been permitted.
If extrapolated across the country, there might be over 16,000 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
“Councils are pulling out all the stops to help their communities celebrate a historic day for our country,” said LGA chairman James Jamieson.
“Whether it be approving thousands of local road closures for free or putting on big community events, councils are doing what they do best and bringing people together in innovative ways to mark this important milestone.
“After two tough years at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, we hope that this time will allow people to raise a toast and celebrate with their loved ones and neighbours”.
Commemorative tree planting is under way in some areas as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, and libraries are gearing up for the Big Jubilee Read campaign celebrating books by authors from across the Commonwealth published during her seven decades as sovereign.
Wyre Forest, Gedling, and Surrey Heath councils are holding jubilee festivities like beacon lightings, picnics, and tea parties.
The London Borough of Waltham Forest has approved over 100 events and is putting on a mile-long street celebration, while Hertfordshire County Council has received a record 475 street party applications.
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