Now is the last chance to submit free applications to host a King's Coronation street party in Dorset. 

Applications to host parties must be submitted by the end of 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.

The King's Coronation takes place across a three-day bank holiday weekend in May 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. 

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