Cambridgeshire residents wanting to host a street party to celebrate the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day will not have to pay a fee for the production of their Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) to legally close a road.
Celebrations are being planned across the country to mark the 80th anniversaries and communities in Cambridgeshire are invited to get involved by hosting street parties and community events.
Cambridgeshire County Council is encouraging people to submit their applications ahead of the deadlines, which have been relaxed to ensure more people can get together with their neighbours and celebrate in their communities.
Applications for VE Day celebration road closures must be made by Thursday 17 April 2025 and applications for VJ Day celebration road closures must be made by Friday 25 July 2025.
Before applying for a road closure, applicants should consult with residents in the area to make sure there are no objections, ensure signs are clearly visible for all road users, and make sure the street is cleared of any rubbish before it is reopened.
Cllr Alex Beckett, Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Highways and Transport committee said: “The 80th anniversary commemorations are a chance for us all to come together to honour and pay tribute to those who served in the Second World War. It is a historic event for the country and the county of Cambridgeshire.
“We’re relaxing our normal application timeframes so communities across Cambridgeshire can get together to host street parties and echo the celebrations which took place 80 years ago.
“I would encourage anyone interested in hosting a street party to take a look at the guidance on our website and apply via our online form ahead of the deadlines.”
Communities hosting events and activities connected with VE Day and VJ Day commemorations are also being encouraged to add them to an interactive map, allowing others discover what is taking place in their local area and get involved.
More information on applying for a road closure to hold a street party along with an application form can be found on the council’s website.
