Minister urged councils to be less strict over Jubilee street celebrations

Previously, local governments advised residents against holding unofficial Jubilee street festivities this week, but a minister has urged them to relax their rules.

Throughout 70,000 Big Jubilee Lunches are anticipated to take place over the weekend, with millions of people expecting to join in.

Technology minister Chris Philp told that municipalities should offer “a little bit of flexibility” when it comes to the parties.

“I think it is fantastic we are celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee, and I would just say to local councils around the country, including mine in Croydon, if you do get a late application, and maybe the deadline has technically passed, I would just say to the councils to show a little bit of flexibility, show a little bit of willingness to accommodate people,” he said.

“And if you are at all able to, please do grant these requests, even if they are maybe technically after the deadline.”

Licenses are not required if people freely share food and alcohol with their neighbors and friends.

They are, however, required if someone wish to sell alcohol, serve food and drink after 11 p.m., charge for an event, or have regulated entertainment.