Demonstrations and parades - granting of permission
Summary
Permission from local authorities will be needed for the temporary closure of roads to allow events
or parades to take place.
How to apply for permission
- You can apply to Blaby District Council for an order to close the street under the Town and Police Clauses Act.
- Apply using the attached proforma at least 8 weeks in advance of the event.
Printable forms
Further information
Temporary Road Closure Order
If you are planning to hold an event that involves activities on the highway you will probably need to apply for the street to be closed to traffic for a period of time.
There are various mechanisms for closing streets and roads:
- Blaby District Council can use its powers under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 to close streets for the purpose of “public procession, rejoicing or illumination”.
- Leicestershire County Council has additional powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act to close roads in connection with “sporting, social or entertainment” events. These powers should be used where larger roads e.g. trunk roads are affected by an event.
- The Police have powers to close streets in an emergency where unplanned obstructions threaten public safety.
Why apply for a Temporary Road Closure Order?
You, as an event organiser, have responsibility for ensuring the safety of those attending your event and the safety of those who may be affected by it. Without a Temporary Road Closure Order in place any motorist/road user can exercise their right to use the road and you are powerless to stop them. If an accident occurs you may find that failure to obtain a Temporary Road Closure Order will affect your insurance position.
Approval for a Temporary Road Closure Order
An application for a TRO is judged on the following criteria:
- The timescale for approval (a minimum of 8 weeks)
- The nature of the event
- A management plan that includes emergency contact names and telephone numbers
- The anticipated numbers of persons attending within the road closure
- The necessity for the road closure on the grounds of public safety
- A map of the intended route
- Risk Assessment
- The length of time of the anticipated road closure
- Disruption to traffic flow
- The viability of alternative traffic routes
- Access by emergency services to locations within the road closure zone
- Evidence of consultation with persons occupying premises fronting the affected streets
- Objections raised by other parties/individuals
- Other grounds deemed relevant to the application
NB. The arrangements for setting out the road closure are the responsibility of the event organiser.
External websites
Contact us
| Officer / Team | Legal Services |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Blaby District Council Council Offices Desford Road Narborough Leicester LE19 2EP |
| E-mail address | legal.services@blaby.gov.uk |
| Telephone | 0116 275 0555 |
| Fax | 0116 275 0368 |
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This page was last updated on 28th August 2009
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