Street Party Events

Your guide to organising a street party or fete

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced a ban on the reams of forms, high costs and red tape getting in the way of communities organising street parties and summer fetes.

From now on, instead of organisers being met with endless, confusing guidelines on food licences, road closures and insurance - councils can ask street party organisers to complete one simple form.

Previously, some small community groups were asked to apply for up to five separate licences and found it tricky to get upfront advice on what to do. They also found out about hidden costs right at the last minute, causing delays or cancellations to community events.

The 'Your guide to organising a street party or fete' form is available at http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/streetpartyguide.