Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Bexley (From This Is Local London)

Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Bexley

7:00am Friday 27th January 2012 in News By Nicola Halliday

STREET party applications to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee are coming in thick and fast.

Bexley Council has received nine applications to celebrate the landmark occasion in June.

With four months to go until the big event, the number so far is almost half the 19 street parties held last year for the royal wedding.

Neighbours in Stephen Road, Barnehurst are already brainstorming ideas for a party in their street.

Zoe Woodham, aged 38, said: “Myself and six residents must set up a committee to get permission from the council to close the road.

"We have asked the majority of residents in the street and received positive responses so far. We are looking to host the event on Sunday June 3. "We are looking to stage a football match, run a craft table and raffle followed by a barbecue.

“We want to make it inclusive for all ages and will invite residents from nearby Oakwood Drive and Holly Gardens to attend. Children will receive a souvenir of a commemorative coin to mark the day.”

Party organisers have to seek permission from the council to close a road with a minimum notice period of six weeks prior to their event.

Celebrations for the royal event will place during a four day bank holiday weekend from June 2 to 5.

Council leader Councillor Teresa O'Neill said: "This is set to be an amazing year for the country. I hope that as many local people as possible will help us to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.

"We would encourage residents and community groups to consider holding street parties. I would like to see Bexley coming out to celebrate this momentous event. I know we have already had some interest and as we are making the process as straightforward as possible I hope to see much more over the coming months."

For more information on organising your own street party, contact the council’s traffic management department on 020 8303 7777.