Anyone organising a street party to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III needs to be aware of a number of key rules, according to legal experts. Chris Hopkins, a Regulatory Law barrister from No5 Barristers’ Chambers has offered his views on how to avoid a turf war.
Chris said: “The Coronation of King Charles III will be a first for many in the UK and as a result, people may choose to celebrate by holding a traditional street party with their neighbours and fellow residents. To ensure you get to spend the bank holiday weekend enjoying the festivities, here is everything you need to know so you don’t accidently end up in trouble with the law.
“If you’re planning on hosting a party on your street, you will need to contact your council or local authority to get their permission to close the road. It’s best to do this as soon as possible as areas may require you to fill out some permission forms for them to process. There usually isn’t an issue to secure this approval as long as you do it before Saturday, May 6, although the sooner the better.
