Road Closure Fees Waived for Car Free Day |
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Council wants to encourage residents to hold street parties
Residents are being encouraged to transform their streets into places for play as part of the council’s support for this year’s Car Free Day. Last held in 2019 but missed since then because of the pandemic, Car Free Day is an annual event designed to encourage families to come together and create an environment for play and neighbourhood get-togethers - with no cars, vans or lorries. Car Free Days are being held this year over the weekend of September 24 and 25 – and, to encourage people to take part, the council is waiving the usual fees associated with a road closure. The aim is that with no through-traffic for the day, children can play outside while the adults can enjoy a neighbourhood celebration in the same way hundreds did over the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Any street can apply to take part, providing it isn’t a main road, bus route or emergency vehicle route. Applications can be made online – before the deadline of 14 August. For more information about how to apply and guidance and advice on making an application, residents should visit the council’s website.
July 8, 2022
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