News

Councils Surge in Applications The Local Government Association reports that councils are seeing a surge in applications for street parties. Government Updates Guidance Streets Alive has assisted the Government's street party Guidance as Minister writes to all councils. Jubilee Street Quiz Ask us for a copy of our new quiz. New Street Play Programme Streets Alive is offering our new Programme to residents and Play Services that support them. Neighbourly Street at Christmas & New Year Streets Alive's Ideas for Neighbourly Spirit Halloween Street Fancy Dress Party Neighbours can have a spooky time dressing up with the kids for Halloween Reclaiming Streets after Riots Hackney residents and businesses hold a street party to take their street back Jubilee Street Parties Aiming for 2 million having street parties Neighbourliness Boosted by Street Parties The UK has become more neighbourly in the last year. Street Play Project Helping residents to support for play in and around streets. ENewsletter Wednesday 25th May 2011 Monthly News from Streets Alive. Missed a Street Party? - Plan One in the Summer Anyone who missed the chance has the whole summer to arrange a proper one. 1 Million Enjoyed Street Parties on the Biggest Neighbours' Day for 30 Years The largest number of people to have a street party since 1981 was on the day of the royal wedding on 29th April 2011. E-Newsletter 26th April 2011 Our Final Newsletter before the Royal Wedding on Friday! Streets Alive Street Party Newsletter What Streets Alive is up to as the street party season hots up BBC explains why few street parties so far - late surge expected The BBC news website quotes Streets Alive about how the weather and timing has delayed street party plans so far Streets Alive Challenges Councils on TV to Keep Street Parties Free to Hold We are keeping pressure up on councils to drop all charges and not require insurance, not just for the royal wedding date. Campaign Success on Scrapping Red Tape - Stopping Insurance is Next Government announcement opens whole country to be free to have street parties. Campaign Launched to Scrap Red Tape, Charges and Insurance for Street Parties This campaign aims to open the whole country to be free to have street parties. Oxford biggest street party year Oxford has had 54 street parties which is the highest number since 1977. This involved over 4000 people taking part. Streets Alive's persuaded the Government to help on councils' red tape for street parties The Department of Communities & Local Government has issued guidance for councils on street parties which was prepared with Streets Alive. Bristol hits the street party jackpot with 210 events This year is the highest number of street parties held in any place in the UK since 1977. Street Parties promoting children's play Streets Alive is again promoting adult support for play in more streets in Bristol. Street Parties promoting cycling Streets Alive is helps 12 street parties in Bristol to promote cycling. Road closures made easier by the Government's Dept. for Transport & costs slashed The DfT have confirmed that adverts for road closures for street parties are not needed, meaning that costs should now be very low, if any. Still time to organise a street party. The warm weather and stories of other street parties may have sparked you off to have one of your own. Street Party Champions in 3 new areas Streets Alive has taken on 3 local Associates to promote neighbours' street parties. Mayor of London chivying London councils to help road closures Boris Johnson has put his full wait behind street parties. Southampton rolls out the bunting again big time Southampton is building on its street party successes with a city-wide programme. Council drops need for insurance Oxford City Council has decided to drop its requirement for Public Liability Insurance for street parties to encourage residents to organise them. Street parties promoting cycling in 20mph zones We are facilitating 15 cycling-friendly street parties in new 15mph zones in Bristol. Street party for The Big Lunch The Big Lunch is a great reason to hold a residents' street party - Streets Alive has a free Helpline for advice. Help against anti-social behaviour 15 street parties in an estate in south Bristol encouraged residents to volunteer in a Restorative Approach scheme. Street Party in the Park Resident in west London held their neighbours' 'street party' in a park instead of the street. Street Party on the Pavement Clever residents in a north London street held a 'street meet' party last summer. Street Parties Good for Promoting Children's Play and Volunteering Our project in Bristol shows that street parties are good for encouraging positive attitudes to street play and potential for ongoing volunteering. Bristol Street Party Capital Streets Alive's home town is again the capital of social street parties with 11 happening in one weekend. Communities at breaking point: streets revealed as no-go areas New research by our partner Living Streets shows our streets are in danger of losing the social function they have had in the past, as they are shifted from social hubs for the community. People know more neighbours than previously thought A poll for the BBC revealed that 77% of people know their neighbour Ministers appeal for easy council procedures Ministers has asked councils to do all they can to support street party events in their area. Government Encourages Easy Ride for Road Closures for Street Parties The leading minister has confirmed in writing to Streets Alive and The Big Lunch that councils can be flexible to help keep road closures easy and cheap. Neighbours Break Out in the Snow A day off school or work in the snow-filled streets was a great chance to meet the neighbours. Older Neighbours and Street Parties Our new study shows what a great chance street parties can be for all generations to meet neighbours in their street. Street Party Success In the Rain in Stockport Residents were not put off by the rain Could Street Olympics be the legacy of the 2012 games? The country may be carried away with Olympic fever at the moment, but it raises questions about the lasting legacy of the UK hosting the Games in 2012. Street Parties Make a Difference this October Make a date to Make a Difference with CSV and Streets Alive Simply the Best Streatham Street Party website is full of useful tips Streets Alive Helping London Kids Play Streets Alive has been working on a project to provide play opportunities for kids in the Capital. Street Party Success! Residents celebrate after the 32nd street in Easton holds a party. Best Street Party in UK? We think we have found what may be the UK's best street party. Do you know of a better one? Links Community Service Volunteers (CSV) Organisers of the annual Make a Difference Day. Contact Us

Home   Your street party Our guide & tips The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Where can I get bunting? Diamond Jubilee souvenirs Neighbours' SwapShop Street party insurance Road closures & councils   Have a StreetMeet Street party food Tradition & history Street Play News Photos & videos Traffic & communities Ask us a question   Community projects Our training & services Info for councils   Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter