There's only a week left until the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla and preparations across the country are well under way. The royal couple will be officially crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, followed by two days of celebrations.
On the day, thousands of people are expected to line the streets of London, in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the new King and Queen. Meanwhile, there will be street parties hosted across the rest of the country, including many across Nottinghamshire.
However, those hosting street gatherings could find themselves in trouble if they don't have permission, reports the Daily Express.
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It states on the Government website that the date and time of street parties need to be provided by planners, as well as if the party requires any road closures, if a bus route is affected or if any local properties or businesses may be affected.
It's expected that millions of people will be gathering with their neighbours to celebrate across the country, which means many roads could be closed illegally as it is an offence to obstruct any public right of passage. However, it also states on the Government website that you "don't have to tell the council if you hold a smaller event".
This could include events on a driveway or parking area or private land. It could also be held at the end of a cul-de-sac of grass area that doesn't require any road closures. Luckily it is not thought local authorities will be enforcing these rules during the Coronation weekend, but if they do, organisers could face a fine or up to 51 weeks behind bars.
A source told The Sun said only parties that become a "nuisance" with more than 500 people and alcohol being sold could face action. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said street parties are "encouraged" as he urged councils to be "completely flexible".
Mr Gove said: "Street parties are a great way to bring neighbours together to get to know each other better. There is lots of research to show that these informal, resident-led events have a positive and lasting impact on the communities that take part."
It has been reported that around 2,800 guests will attend the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday as thousands more gather outside. Prince William, Kate, Princess of Wales and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are included.
Prince Harry will also be attending, but his wife Meghan Markle will remain home in California with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's children, Archie and Lilibet.
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