As with other historic celebrations, Kent County Council (KCC) has set up an online form for residents to express their interest. The deadline for VE day celebration road closures is Saturday 22 March and Friday 27 June for VJ day street parties.
Once an application is received, KCC officers will ensure the route is safe and the event will comply with the terms and conditions before confirming it can go ahead.
To be eligible for the fee waiver, the road closure must be planned for the sole purpose of holding a celebration street party in a residential area.
Parties will be approved for residential roads where only resident traffic would be impacted. KCC will not be able to approve parties on main roads, bus routes, or any road that needs to be used to access shops or businesses.
Before applying for a closure, applicants must speak to residents in the area to make sure they have no objections, ensure signs are clearly visible for all road users, and make sure all rubbish is cleared before the road is reopened.
Successful sites will be provided with road closure signs.
“These occasions are a time of reflection and celebration, marking a momentous time in our nation’s history.”
Neil Baker, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “These occasions are a time of reflection and celebration, marking a momentous time in our nation’s history. It is only right that we support people in any way we can who wish to celebrate.
‘I would encourage anyone interested in hosting a street party to apply via our online form.”
“VE Day and VJ Day are hugely significant occasions for the nation, particularly on the 80th anniversary. I hope as many neighbourhoods as possible come together.”
Chairman of Kent County Council Bryan Sweetland said: “Communities across Kent have many shared memories of wonderful street parties staged at moments in our history, and we want to help with the process of creating more this year.
"VE Day and VJ Day are hugely significant occasions for the nation, particularly on the 80th anniversary. I hope as many neighbourhoods as possible come together.”
Visit the street parties webpage to find the event requirements and online form.
