PARTY TOOLKIT LAUNCHED TO CELEBRATE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE

PARTY planners in the South Holland area can now take a tip or two from a specially devised toolkit to help celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Street parties, fetes and large public events are expected to be held up and down the country this year to toast the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne.

To get you organised and ensure your event goes with a swing, South Holland District Council has produced a toolkit or checklist on what to do ahead of the celebrations which will focus on an extended bank holiday weekend  from Saturday, June 2 until Tuesday, June 5.

The toolkit  offers support and advice to communities in the district  to ensure residents can join in and  be part of this historic occasion.

It includes information on planning, suggested activities, road closures, safety information, consultation, street signs and barriers and a section of frequently asked questions.

Organising small, private street parties and fetes is straightforward and does not normally require  licenses . However if you are thinking about a larger event, planning to have a pay-bar, charging admission, selling food, providing entertainment  or want to close your street for an afternoon, there are licenses and legalities involved  which you can get help with.

In each case you’ll need to start planning your party some months in advance to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Grants are available for street parties and community events from a number of organisations including South Holland District Council’s Designated Members’ Budget Scheme where each councillor has monies available for local projects and initiatives.

The Street Party Toolkit is available to download on the District Council’s website  at http://www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/TheQueensDiamondJubilee2012.htm

For more info contact the Community Development Team at South Holland District Council on 01775 761161 or email  community@sholland.gov.uk