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Street parties

Overview

Street parties are a great opportunity to meet your neighbours. We encourage residents to hold them, so we don't charge any fees to close your road.

It's important that we make sure street parties are safe and legal, so you must apply for permission and read our guidance. 

Download the street party guidance notes before you apply (PDF, 95KB) 

Download a template consultation letter to residents (DOCX, 28KB)

Apply to have your road closed for a street party

Make sure you upload a copy of your consultation letter with the application.

You must apply 6 weeks before the requested closure. 

We will notify you in writing if the application is successful.

Roads that cannot be closed for a street party

We cannot close:

  • roads on a bus route
  • major roads 
  • roads that, if closed, would need significant diversion or a lot of traffic management equipment 

Contact the events team

Email: events@southwark.gov.uk 

Call: 020 7525 2000