Road closures (for an event or street party)
How to apply for a temporary road closure or street diversion
Before you make an application please see:
Make an application:
Applications currently cost £106.00 for streets in Adur or Worthing. To apply for a temporary road closure or street diversion please use our online form:
To enquire about a temporary road closure or street diversion please e-mail:
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Upcoming street closures
See a list of approved future street closures within Adur and Worthing:
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Organising an event or street party that requires a road closure
If you are looking to organise an event then please refer to the guidance blow before you make an application:
Street parties
Street parties and fetes are a traditional part of community life. They are a simple way for us to get to know our neighbours and meet members of our community.
Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council support the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in the Government's initiative in making it easier to hold street parties and fetes.
If you want to organise a street party please read the guidance below:
You can also use the template below to create a risk assessment:
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Street closures and road closures (for events)
You cannot legally stop vehicles entering or driving down a road unless a 'road closure order' is in place. There is a £106.00 application fee which is refundable if the road closure is not granted.
If you need to apply for the closure of a street or road in Worthing or Adur for an event, please note that the council takes eight weeks to process an application for a street closure and therefore applicants need to plan ahead.
Each application must be supported with the £106.00 fee (made out to Adur District Council) and a street plan showing the road closure.
Public Liability Insurance
The Council recommends that Public Liability Insurance of £5,000,000 is taken out to protect the organiser against their liability for any injury or property damage claims which may arise at the event. This should be arranged by the organiser either through their own insurers, via an insurance broker or by searching for 'street party event insurance' on-line, which will bring up a variety of insurers who can provide suitable cover.
Signage
Arrangements to borrow the necessary signage can be made through Worthing Borough Council from Worthing Town Hall, Chapel Road, Worthing.
Organisers should email:
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Need more information or advice?
To enquire about making a temporary road closure or street diversion for an event please e-mail:
Want to apply for a road closure?
Please refer to the 'Make an application' section (above)
Road closure notices
For details of current road closure notices please see our Upcoming Road Closures section (above).
Organising a Street Party to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
The national commemorations to mark VE Day 75 on 8th May 2020 are being scaled back due to the ongoing spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The UK Government and the devolved administrations are working on new plans to ensure the nation can still thank the Second World War generation on VE Day in May and provide the fitting tribute they deserve. Councils will be encouraging local digital solutions to mark the celebrations in May.
Once this immediate crisis abates, communities may be encouraged to turn their attention to planning for VJ Day on 15th August.
The Councils will no longer be accepting road closure applications for street parties being held over the weekend 8th to 10th May. If you have already made an application your closure date can be transferred to either the 15th or 16th August to allow you to celebrate at this time if government guidance around Coronavirus (COVID-19) allows.
Contact details
Contact Road closures, Business Support
01903 221486
Road closures,
Business Support,
Adur & Worthing Councils,
Worthing Town Hall,
Chapel Road,
Worthing,
BN11 1HA
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