Organising a street party

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Street parties are a traditional part of community life; they are a simple way for you to get to know your neighbours, members of your community and have a great time. And here at Southend Borough Council we want to help make organising your street party as simple and straightforward as possible.

We encourage all street party organisers to talk to us well in advance of the proposed event to ensure everything runs as smoothly and safely as possible. We can answer any queries you may have, advise you on your responsibilities and our requirements.

If you would like to organise a street party you will need to complete and submit an Application for a Street Party Permit which will confirm you have the permission you need to hold your event and close your road.

You can also check out the links to useful websites on the right for lots more hints and tips on how to make your street party one to remember.

Organising your street party

Please refer to the information below to help you plan your street party:

• Organising a Street Party - Frequently asked questions

• Street Party Terms and Conditions
  Information to help you understand what is expected of you

• Request for a Street Party Permit - Application process
  Information to help you understand the steps we go through before a Street Party Permit can be issued

How to Apply

You can apply online, by post or by email. Documents are available to download from related downloads section on the right of this page.

Note: Before your application is submitted to us it is important that it is completed fully and all supporting documents required are available.

To help you complete each of the forms there are accompanying guidance notes. Any information that is incorrectly completed or missing may result in your application being returned to you.

What roads are closed in Southend for street parties?

Please see our 'Road closures due to special events' page for a list of road closures around Southend.