Council won't rule out charging for Royal Wedding street parties

Council won't rule out charging for Royal Wedding street parties (From Swindon Advertiser): "CHARGING revellers to hold street parties on the day of the royal wedding has not been ruled out by Swindon Council.

Council officials will meet on Thursday to discuss whether they will be charging for street party licences for festivities taking place on April 29, the day Prince William marries Kate Middleton.

But while Swindon is still considering its position, Wiltshire Council has confirmed that it will be waiving the charges. for people wanting to celebrate the Royal wedding.

A spokesman for Swindon Council said: “We will know by the end of the week.

“What we are aiming to do is make it as easy as possible for people to hold these events if they want to, but details will be planned on Thursday with highways and licensing.”"

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