Powys County Council is inviting members of the public to apply for road closure permits to hold street parties ahead of this year’s coronation.

The crowning of King Charles III is set to place on Saturday, May 6 with the public celebrations expected to last the following two days over the bank holiday.

During the long weekend, Powys residents are being invited to organise their own street parties and host a ‘Coronation Big Lunch’ to brings neighbours and communities together to share friendship, food and fun.

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Councillor Jackie Charlton, cabinet member for a Greener Powys, said the council was making it easier for communities to get together for the historic weekend.

“Applying for a closure for a street party would normally attract an administration fee but the council has once again decided to waive the fee to help communities celebrate this momentous occasion,” said Councillor Charlton.

“From a cup of tea with a neighbour to a street party, a Coronation Big Lunch brings the celebrations to our neighbourhoods and is a great way for us all to get to know our communities a little better in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship.”

To process applications for street parties and subsequent road closures in time, any individual or group who intend to hold a community event on a public highway in Powys, must let the council know by March 12, 2023.   

An application form and further information can be obtained by contacting the council's Traffic Section by emailing traffic@powys.gov.uk

For more information on getting involved with the coronation celebrations, please visit www.CoronationBigLunch.com

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