Street parties

Consultation

You will need to show that a significant number of people want to have a street party, or event. If anyone objects, you will need consider their views. You can do this by showing how the event's location and road closures are the least obstructive.

Insurance

You must have public liability insurance to the value of £5 million. A copy of the schedule of cover must be submitted to the council at least 2 weeks prior to the event taking place. Harrow Council is not responsible for any damage to property or injury to any person in connection with the street party. Public liability insurance usually costs about £50.

Risk assessment

While the council does not require an in-depth risk assessment. However, you will need to show that you have thought about how you can minimise things going wrong. This includes for example disruption due to bad weather.

Music, alcohol and food

You should discuss your event with the licensing team if you're having any of the following:

• alcohol
• food
• goods sales
• music
• dancing
• or similar entertainment

Street decorations

You must not attach anything to street furniture such as lampposts. Anything that does span the width of the road must be at a height of at least 3 metres. This is to prevent decorations obstructing emergency vehicles, should they be needed.

Barbecues, bonfires, and fireworks

Barbecues, bonfires or fireworks will not be allowed on the road, pavement or grass verges.

Tombola/raffle

It is unlikely that you would need permission to sell raffle tickets on the day. The prizes must be less than £500 in total.

If tickets are sold in advance of the event you should discuss it with the licensing team. Any profit from the tombola or raffle must go to a good cause. This can be a charity or even towards covering the cost of your party.

Cleaning and tidying

You will need to clean up after your street party and have an area set aside for rubbish bags and recycling.

Please let people know the time the party will finish in advance.