There is just over 6 weeks to go until the Royal Wedding Transport for Bucks have sent the following information for anyone thinking of planning a street party in Marlow.
The wedding of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton on Friday, April 29, 2011 gives everyone a great opportunity to celebrate with a wide range of events, including traditional street parties.
In order to make it easy for residents to hold street parties on the public highway Transport for Buckinghamshire, in conjunction with the District Councils has raised the necessary temporary traffic regulation orders allowing the closure of almost any unclassified road to allow street parties to go ahead. There are just a few roads where closures cannot be permitted and these include bus routes and rural access roads.
Application forms and the associated guidance notes are available on all council websites in Buckinghamshire . The completed forms for Marlow should be returned to Wycombe district council. www.wycombe.gov.uk/events
If you are planning a party, Transport for Buckinghamshire recommend that you check that your event doesn’t clash with other events in your area as two or more events held at the same time in a local area could cause traffic problems.
We realise that communities may not be able to arrange their party on the actual day of the Wedding, therefore, we will also consider applications for parties to take place on one of the following dates: April 29 and 30, 2011, May 1 and 2, 2011
Valerie Letheren, Buckinghamshire County Council Cabinet Member for Transport, said "Usually Councils do not encourage events on the public highway, but the Royal Wedding is a fantastic opportunity to get together in local communities and celebrate this very special national occasion. Safety is our prime concern but we will do our very best to advise you so that your party can go ahead.