RESIDENTS planning to host street parties for the King’s coronation don’t have long left to apply.

Dorset Council has issued a reminder that applications for street parties over King Charles III’s coronation weekend will be closing on March 31.

The local authority has wavered road closure fees to encourage more people across the region to celebrate the occasion. 

Cllr Val Pothecary, the chairman of Dorset Council, said: “The coronation of King Charles III is going to be a very special national event, and we want as many people as possible to take part in the celebrations.

“As well as the formal and organised community events that will be taking place, we’re encouraging people to get into the spirit of the occasion and put on their own local events – it could be as simple as inviting your family and friends for a party in the garden, or a larger community event such as a street party for the neighbourhood.”

The street parties will form part of the UK’s celebrations over the three-day bank holiday weekend from Saturday, May 6 to Monday, May 8.

For many people, the parties are an opportunity to come together with neighbours, friends, and families.

For more information about hosting one, visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/temporary-traffic-restrictions-for-events