Application form for road closure order

Important – Please read these notes before completing the attached application form

1. Please use this form if you wish to apply for a road closure as part of a Street Party, Carnival, Procession, Parade, Christmas Lights Switch On, etc.

2. Preferably, a minimum of 6 weeks notice is required for a Road Closure Order. This is in order to allow for consultation with other statutory authorities.

3. Together with the application form, please enclose a map indicating the road(s) to be closed.

4. During the road closure, clear access must be kept for emergency vehicles.

5. If the Police or Highway Authority object to the proposal, and a compromise cannot be reached, the Council will not proceed with the Order.

Do you have or have you considered the following:-

i)                    A Risk Assessment

ii)                   Public Liability Insurance

iii)                 First Aid arrangements

iv)                 Sufficient Marshals for the event

v)                   A Licence for a Charitable Collection