DORSET residents hoping to celebrate the King's Coronation in style with a street party are being advised to begin their planning now. 

Dorset Council has encouraged residents to get their preparations underway for The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort which will be celebrated across the country and marked with a three-day bank holiday weekend from Saturday, May 6 to Monday, May 8. 

Those who are planning to host a street party need to apply for a temporary road closure. 

Due to the occasion, the usual cost of road closure applications will be waived and applications need to be submitted by Friday, March 31.

An outdoor event with neighbours on private land does not need council permission, however, if a street party involves the closure of a public road, the council need to check the road is suitable.

Councillor Val Pothecary, Chairman of Dorset Council, said: "The Coronation of King Charles III is going to be a very special national event, and we want as many people as possible to take part in the celebrations.

"As well as the formal and organised community events that will be taking place, we’re encouraging people to get into the spirit of the occasion and put on their own local events – it could be as simple as inviting your family and friends for a party in the garden, or a larger community event such as a street party for the neighbourhood."

You can apply for a road restriction to host a street party by visiting https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/street-party-on-the-highway
Meanwhile, national guidance on organising a street party for the Coronation is available on the government website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/your-guide-to-organising-a-street-party/your-guide-to-organising-a-street-party

Town and Parish Councils across Dorset will also be organising events to commemorate the unique occasion.

In Weymouth, there will be a concert on the beach on Sunday, May 7 to celebrate the event with local performers taking part as well as live music.

There will also be a firework display with details to come closer to the time on timings. Dorset Council car parks in the area will also be made free to attract more people to attend the events. 

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