People are being urged to apply now to have their road closed if they are planning a street party for VE Day.
And Westmorland & Furness Council is waiving its usual £324 fee so people can apply for free.
The Government has announced four days of nationwide celebrations leading up to VE Day 80 on Thursday May 8 – starting with street parties, barbecues and community get-togethers on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5.
If you are planning a street party and are thinking of applying to the council for a road closure, email events3@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk as soon as possible.
The events team will send out a road closure application form and a risk assessment form, which will need to be completed and returned by midnight on Sunday 6 April 6.
The official 80th anniversary website offers a wealth of tips and inspiration for party planners including The Big Lunch Guide to Bringing People Together, ideas for food, games and activities, quiz sheets and templates for home-made bunting, flags, posters and party invitations.
Visit the website at https://ve-vjday80.gov.uk/
The timeline announced by the Government leading up to #VE80 includes:
- Monday May 5 – street parties and community gatherings across the country, including on board HMS Belfast in London
- Tuesday May 6 – historic landmarks to be lit up this evening and an installation of ceramic poppies to return to the Tower of London
- Wednesday May 7 – concert at Westminster Hall in London
- Thursday May 8 – service at Westminster Abbey and concert at Horseguards Parade, London.
Community and voluntary organisations can apply for grants to help host 80th anniversary events, activities and exhibitions by applying to the National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All programme.
Grants are available to help bring communities together to commemorate the Second World War and its impact on people across the country.
To find out more and apply, visit https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/
