VE Day Celebrations – May 2025
On 8 May 2025, the UK will mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day, with families and communities, coming together to unite and celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe.
A bank holiday takes place on Monday 5 May, with several national events planned to mark VE Day, and you can find out more about the celebrations planned at the offical VE Day website.
VE Day Celebrations in the Vale of Glamorgan
If you're planning to celebrate VE Day with your friends, family or community in the Vale of Glamorgan, this page will provide useful information and guidance to help you organise a safe and successful event:
VE Day Street Parties - That require a road closure
Planning a VE Day party? You may be eligible for a free road closure.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is waiving the usual fee for road closures on suitable streets, allowing residents to celebrate this historic occasion safely.
To qualify for a closure, your street must:
✅ Be a cul-de-sac or a minor road with very low traffic volume
✅ Not be on a bus route
✅ Have the full support of all affected residents
How to apply:
If your street meets the criteria, you’ll need to:
- Submit a road closure application – Forms and T&Cs are available at the bottom of this page.
- Ensure all residents are in agreement – Unanimous support is required.
- Apply before the deadline – Applications must be submitted by Friday, 11 April 2025.
Important Dates:
✔ Only applications for street parties held on Monday 5 May or Saturday 10 May 2025, will be considered.
Insurance
Party organisers are not required to have public liability insurance cover for their event, but it is strongly recommended, as your event would not be covered by the Council’s insurance.
Risk assessment
A risk assessment would be required for your event, to ensure you have a record of the risks and how you are planning to control them.
The Health and Safety Executive risk assessment examples has some useful information and example templates you can use.
A risk assessment would be need to be completed as part of your road closure application.
Licences – Temporary Events Notice (TEN)
If you wish to carry out any of the following licensable activities at your event you will need to apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).
- Sell alcohol
- Provide regulated entertainment such as performance of a play, exhibition of a film, indoor sporting events, boxing and wrestling, live or recorded music and performance of dance
Temporary Event Notices are applicable for an event that will have a capacity of up to 499 and cost £21
Apply for a TEN here.
First Aid
We would strongly recommend, that someone who is first aid trained with the right kit, is part of your event, to support anyone who might need it.
Noise
Is your event likely to create lots of noise? It's courteous to let neighbours and businesses in the area know what your plans are in advance of the event. Leave a phone number with them so they can call if they have any questions or concern.
Waste Disposal
The organiser will ultimately be responsible for clearing all litter, waste and equipment from the street at the end of the event.
Useful contact details:
Please see T&Cs at the end of this page and for any questions on events in the Vale of Glamorgan – please contact the Events Officer on 01446704737 or email sejones@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
