The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May, 2023. Buckingham Palace has announced that ceremonial, celebratory and community events will take place over the Coronation Weekend between Saturday 6th and Monday 8th May 2023. These will include a special Coronation Concert, The Coronation Big Lunch and The Big Help Out.
To support communities to hold their own events and activities Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has created the Coronation grant fund totalling £20,000. The grant must be used to hold an event or activity directly related to the Coronation or for preparations leading up to an event taking place during the bank holiday weekend.
Councillor Paul Roberts, Leader of the Council, said: “The coronation will be an historic and memorable spectacle when the country comes together to welcome the reign of the new King and Queen Consort.
“We know that communities in the Moorlands are already planning how they will join in the national celebrations at their own local events.
“We want everyone to be able to enjoy this occasion so I’m pleased to be able to announce this funding which I’m sure will be welcomed by event organisers across the District.”
And to help with the preparations, the Council has also announced that parking in its car parks will be free on Saturday 6th May.
Councillor James Aberley, Cabinet member for Customer Services, said: “The coronation Bank Holiday weekend is set to be a busy one with people shopping for their events and celebrations.
“And, to give businesses a boost, we’re waiving parking charges in our car parks to encourage people to make those purchases locally and support their local town centres.
“There are plenty of excellent retailers and other services across the District so let’s make this special weekend one to remember for our local businesses as well.”
Grants are available to every parish or town council in the District. Parish and town councils may wish to make a joint application or the fund can be available to community groups where the town/parish council gives its support to the application.
Application forms for grants should be submitted by 22nd March 2023.
Completed forms need to be sent to: democratic.services@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
