The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (Weekend of 2nd - 5th June 2022)

In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, seventy years of service, having acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 when Her Majesty was 25 years old. 

 

An extended bank holiday, from Thursday 2th to Sunday 5th June, will provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the United Kingdom to come together to celebrate the historic milestone. The four days of celebrations will include public events and community activities, as well as national moments of reflection on The Queen’s 70 years of service. 

 

To celebrate this historic milestone, Cheshire East Council are providing a community fund to allow residents to apply up to £120 for street parties or similar community events. 

 

Residents, neighbours, and communities may wish to come together and organise a street party to mark this historic event. Should you wish to apply for funding towards your event please see the guidance on managing safe events and an application form for event organisers to complete. 

 

See further guidance regarding making an application check out the Cheshire East Website https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/leisure,_culture_and_tourism/events-whats-on-guide/her-majesty-the-queens-platinum-jubilee.aspx