Now is the time to start planning your Jubilee celebrations

Buckinghamshire communities are being encouraged to get planning their celebrations to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee later this year.

The official public holiday to mark the historic occasion of The Queen’s 70 years on the throne, falls from 2 to 5 June 2022. The four-day bank holiday weekend is the perfect time for local communities to plan their own celebrations. From street parties to special lunches and beacon lighting to bespoke events there are many ways for communities to get involved.

Peter Strachan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change & Environment, who is leading on the council’s plans to mark the Jubilee, explained:

“As with any event, big or small, planning is key, and we are asking people to think about how they might want to mark this historic occasion in their local area.

"We have added a Jubilee section to our online activities, groups and support services directory. If you are organising a Jubilee celebration, please add your event to the page so that we can create a record of Buckinghamshire’s Jubilee celebrations.”

To support those who may want to hold a street party the Council is waiving the fee for temporary road closures, but it is important that people apply in plenty of time before the deadline of 6 May. See this webpage to find out more.

On 2 June hundreds of beacons will be lit up and down the county to mark the Jubilee. Local communities can register to light a beacon. For more information, visit the official website.

In Buckinghamshire, the council is supporting The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), a nationwide planting initiative which invites people to Plant a Tree for the Jubilee. The tree planting season comes to an end in March but starts again in November so people can plan ahead. Leading on from this, the council’s 70 Trees for 70 Years project is asking residents to nominate their favourite tree or woodland to compile into a list of the 70 best-loved trees.

Peter Strachan continued: “70 years on the throne is a momentous achievement. Her Majesty is the first British Monarch to reach this milestone. It is a true cause for celebration, and we are encouraging all our residents and local communities to get involved in the range of activities, events and initiatives planned.”

For more information on all the projects relating to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, please visit Buckinghamshire Council's website.