Public Processions
Town Police Clauses Act, 1847 - Section 21
Who needs to apply for a Temporary Road Closure Order?
A Chairman, Secretary or responsible member of a society.
For occasions such as Jubilee celebrations, the Fleet Half Marathon and other Markets.
Why?
The Council as the "Local Authority" under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 is asked to make an Order to close sections of road to traffic.
The Act
The power to make such an Order is contained within the Town Police Clauses 1847 Section 21 Power to make Orders for preventing obstructions in the street during public processions, etc -
"the Local Authority may from time to time make Orders for the route to be observed by all carts, carriages, horses and persons, for preventing obstruction of the streets in all times of public processions, rejoicings, or illuminations and in any case when the streets are thronged or liable to be obstructed, and may also give directions to Constables for keeping order and preventing any obstruction of the streets in the neighbourhood of theatres and other places of public resort, and every wilful breach of any such Order shall be deemed a separate offence against the fact and every persons committing such an offence shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale"
What information is required?
We ask that you provide the following:
- An Application Form #;
- Copy of letter informing the Local Police Inspector #;
- Copy of letter informing the Hart Parking Manager #;
- Copy of letters informing County Council's Highways Department #;
- Copy of letter informing the Local Bus Companies #
# Examples of which are available within the guidance information
How to make an application
Applications for road closures must be made at least THREE months before the proposed date of the closure. Once the order is granted it will be sent out ONE month before the closure date. This is to enable all parties to respond and a notice (if required) to be placed in the local press.
You can check the guidance information below to make sure that you have covered everything you need to do before applying for your road closure order. This has an example letter to the Police/Highways etc. and all relevant contact details.
When and where do Temporary Road Closures generally take place?
Some typical events are:
- Fleet Carnival;
- Fleet Half Marathon;
- Yateley Road Race;
- Odiham Farmers Market;
- Peter Driver Memorial 10k Road Race;
- Fleet Christmas Festivities;
- Hartley Wintney Village Festival;
- Yateley Town Council Remembrance Day Parade.
These can take place at any point during the municipal year.
Regulations
See below for a copy of the Road Closure Regulations.
Charges
At present there are no charges applicable for this type of Temporary Road Closure Order.
For Further Information please contact:
Barbara Williams, Technical Services
Telephone: 01252 774222
Fax: 01252 774408

