Organise a street party
Find out more about the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and the events that are taking place across Kirklees.
Hold a street party for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
We are encouraging communities to come together and host a street party to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. You're welcome to host parties right across the bank holiday weekend, or as part of The Big Jubilee Lunch .
How to apply to have a street party
Fill in our online form.
Clock Completing this form takes around 10 minutes
Paperclip Applications for Platinum Jubilee street parties which involve road closures are closed. If you want to organise a street party it must take place off the road. If you would like any further guidance please contact Email events@kirklees.gov.uk.
Apply to have a street partyAfter you've applied
- We send details of the event to the Fire Service and Ambulance Service.

Contact details for organisations
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Email martin.coyle@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
- The Police
- Email amanda.simpson@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
- Email xa.fpu@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Planning your street party
Plan early - get in touch with the council at least 6 weeks in advance.
Involve everyone - send early invitations to everyone in the street, including businesses so that they know what's going on.
More information
Street party or large public event
Dependent on the event in which you are organising, there are differences between whether it is a street party or a large public event.
Street party | Large public event | |
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Who the event is for | Residents and neighbours only | Open to anyone to attend |
Publicity | To residents only | Externally, for instance in newspapers |
Temporary event notice | Not required (unless it is intended to sell alcohol and/or have certain types of entertainment) | Usually needed |
Insurance | Public liability insurance is optional | Required |
Risk assessment | Should be carried out | Must be carried out |
Organisation | Self organised by residents | Best left to professional event planners |