The coronation of the new monarch takes place on May 6 [Adam Schultz_The White House]

THE Town Hall has asked residents to get their applications in now for street parties marking the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort.

Camden Council is waiving road closure charges for the celebrations in May, The coronation of the new monarch takes place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday May 6 2023. Then the nationwide  ‘Coronation Big Lunch’, through which neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will take place across the country on Sunday May 7 2023.

The following Monday is a Bank Holiday.

Camden said it is now accepting applications for street parties and community events on any of the days across the three-day weekend. This includes events on estates.

Residents should email events@camden.gov.uk or call 020 7974 5633 if they wish to hold a street party or event, giving a description of where their event will take place and what it will involve, including whether a road closure is required.

The new king visiting Swiss Cottage three years ago

Organisers will not have to pay a fee to put on the event or close the road, but will be responsible for public liability insurance and any other charges including a live music licence.

The council said residents are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by March 12 to guarantee that their event will take place. Resident groups unable to do this should call the Council on 020 7974 5633 for advice on proceeding.

Cabinet councillor Sabrina Francis said: “For many of us this will be the first coronation we’ve seen – and residents who saw Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 will no doubt remember what a special event it was. Many people bought their first television sets to watch the Coronation of the late Queen and set up long trestle tables in their streets to celebrate with a community tea.

She added: “This time round we know people can follow the Coronation on TV and online – but getting our neighbours and communities together to share food and drink is still a very special thing to do. We are making it as easy as possible for people to do this by waiving road closure charges – so please get in touch with us and we can help make sure you have what you need to put on a great community event.”