Organising public events
The organisation of any public event, regardless of its size or the numbers of people attending, requires careful planning to ensure the safety of the public.
Street parties and fetes
Street parties and fetes may require a licence and, if taking place on the highway, may need a road closure.
Read the guide to organising a street partyRoad closures
Applicants wishing to close a road on a temporary basis to hold a parade or a street party require formal permissions to do so, and prior approval must be given by the council before a road may be closed.
Fees
The fees from 2024 to 2025 are:
- Orders with limited impact - £151.75
- Road closures of significant size and/or multiple road closures - £220.50
- Commercial events - £330.75
Temporary Road Closure Application Form - docx - 75 Kb
Temporary Road Closure Application Guidance Notes - pdf - 248 Kb
Please contact Customer Service on 01993 861000 (available from 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday) to make payment.
To see road closures that could be in your area go to: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/parking-travel-and-visitors/
Serving alcohol at street parties or fetes
Sharing alcoholic drinks with your neighbours at a private party does not require a licence. If you plan to sell alcohol you need to apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) which is a simple process but please apply in plenty of time and at least ten working days before the event.
Apply for a temporary event noticeOther public events
Any event which involves the sale of alcohol or food, or the playing of amplified or live music, may require a licence.
Event safety
If you are holding an event, you will be legally responsible for the safety of anyone attending and will need to notify the Safety Advisory Group. For more information and notification forms see:
Events on or affecting the public highway
If you are planning a larger event that will require a road closure please contact Oxfordshire County Council.