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Temporary Road Closures

If you are planning to hold an event and would like to close a road to enable that event to be held then you need to apply to the Council for a Temporary Road Closure Order.

In order to make a Temporary Road Closure Order, Stroud District Council (SDC) require a minimum of 6 weeks’ notice. 

Please read the guidance notes page before you complete an application form which is available to download on this page. However for other reasons e.g. erection of scaffolding or regarding utilities please see the following link to Gloucestershire County Council’s website.

Road closures for events

The cost for arranging a temporary road closure order for an event, such as a street party, fete or procession, is £85.  Payment is to be made by BACS at the time of applying; payment details are on the guidance notes.  The guidance notes should be read in full before making an application.  Applications must be sent to us at least 6 weeks before the date of the event for which you propose to temporarily close the road.

Prior to submitting an application, you should talk to your neighbours and also any local businesses that will be directly impacted by your proposed road closure.

In addition to the application form (in Word format preferably), please provide a map showing the road you wish to close.  Please also provide a risk assessment.  When we have this information, we will carry out consultations with interested parties which include the Police, Ambulance, Fire, County Council, Parish/Town Council, District Councillors and bus companies.  Once everyone has been consulted and there are no adverse comments, problems or objections we can make the Order.  The Order will be sent to you for you to display at either end of the road you propose to close.  The Orders must be taken down as soon as possible after the event.

NB: Once you have submitted your application, either by post or email, please contact us if you haven't received an acknowledgement within approximately 2 weeks.

The Council is unable to supply road signage or barriers to facilitate the closure of the road. The District Council does not provide signs or barriers for the road closure; you would need to contact a hire company for availability and associated costs.