Local Life - Wigan - March 2022

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Planning a Platinum Party?
There’s a double Bank Holiday weekend being held in
June (2-5 June) to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum
Jubilee. The country and the Commonwealth will be
celebrating The Queen’s 70 years of service.
This event, and the end of those damned restrictions,
give us a great opportunity to party like we never have
before! Street parties have long been associated with
times of national celebrations, and if getting together
with your neighbours at bunting-covered tables laden
with food and drink to chat, laugh, sing, and dance the
day (and night!) away is your idea of fun, then this is an
opportunity surely not to be missed.
Good planning is essential for any party, and the larger
the party, the more planning is needed.
The first thing you’ll need to do is ask the council’s
permission to close your road (or part of your road), so
that everyone can enjoy the celebrations safely, and it’s
best to do this as early as possible.
As long as your road isn’t a major transport route it should
be a smooth process.
Wigan residents should download the application form
here; https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Resident/
Parking-Roads-Travel/Roads/Street-Party-Application-
Form.pdf
Residents of West Lancashire should download the
application form here; https://www.westlancs.gov.uk/
more/your-community/roads-and-travel/organising-astreet-party.aspx
Both councils recommend that you take insurance cover
for street parties, and if you plan to do so, then you can
expect to pay at least £50, depending on the scale of the
party. They may also ask you to check with other residents
on the street to make sure there are no objections to the
party.
There are a number of organisations including www.
streetparty.org.uk and www.edenprojectcommunities.
com who can provide free packs offering great ideas,
inspiration, and tips to help you get the party started and
can also help you overcome any obstacles.
Party on!
Wigan
&
Rose Bridge
3G Pitches!
Ideal for summer leagues & competitions
Availability during the weekday evenings
Discounts on both pitches from
March to September
For more information or to book, please contact Dean Trust Wigan on:
01942 511987 ext. *7509 or email stuartparry@deantrustwigan.co.uk
Dean Trust Wigan | Greenhey | Orrell | Wigan | WN5 0DQ
www.deantrustwigan.co.uk