Council warning over royal wedding parties

Council warning over royal wedding parties

RESIDENTS in Abergavenny who want to hold a street party to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29 will need insurance.
Abergavenny Town Council wants to hear from anyone who is planning to hold an event in the town centre area as it has funding available to cover the cost of third party insurance which is needed for a street party.

Councillor Douglas Edwards also warned organisers that it could take up to six weeks for Monmouthshire County Council to approve street closure orders which is free of charge and urged people to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Cllr Edwards said he knew of plans for a street party in Victoria Street but wanted to make sure that all organisers know they must have insurance for the event.
At the council’s monthly meeting on Wednesday night councillor John Prosser asked if there was anything the Town Council could do to mark the occasion and suggested holding an event for children to mark the occasion.
Councillor James George suggested holding a children’s tea party in the Market Hall.
It was agreed to discuss the matter at a meeting of the council’s project committee.
For information about applying for funding for insurance for street parties contact the Town Clerk Peter Johns via email at clerk@abergavennytowncouncil.gov.uk