Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life.
We unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
- We remember the sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
- We pay tribute to the special contribution of families and of the emergency services.
- We acknowledge innocent civilians who have lost their lives in conflict and acts of terrorism.
Remembrance events take place each year on Armistice Day (11 November) and Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday in November). Events are usually planned by the community and sometimes require road closures. Road closures must be applied for and approved by the local traffic authority. It is the event organisers responsibility to ensure road closure are applied for and implemented as per the relevant guidelines and standards.
Access the Working Together to Support Remembrance toolkit to help guide organisations in planning their events.
Road closures for remembrance events
Local traffic authorities must manage traffic on public roads. This is part of the Traffic Management Act of 2004. Any event with the potential to cause traffic problems must talk to the highway authority. This includes remembrance events.
We know remembrance events are important for communities. We want to help organisers plan and apply to close roads for these events using a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO).
Cambridgeshire County Council does not charge those who organise remembrance events. They process the applications and legal orders at no cost.
Organisers are however responsible for all incurred costs associated with traffic management.
How to apply
Getting in touch early helps the traffic authority plan and avoid problems. It also helps organisers reduce the effect their event has on the roads. Guidance on running a remembrance event, how to apply and who to contact are found on organising an event that impacts the public highway.
The page also provides organisers guidance and useful contacts.
