A £30,000 fund is being made available for coronation celebrations in Wychavon.

Town and parish councils will be able to use the money to host street parties and community events to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

The figure set aside by Wychavon District Council is double what was provided for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee festivities.

Councillor Rob Adams, executive board member for stronger communities, culture and sport, said: “After the success of our Platinum Jubilee Fund last year which gave £15,000 to town and parish councils to support those celebrations, we’ve decided to double the support on offer this time.

“The Coronation Weekend is a wonderful opportunity for friends, families and communities to spend time together celebrating what will be a wonderful occasion for our nation.

“I also hope lots of people will take the chance to do some volunteering with some of the many wonderful voluntary and community groups we have here in Wychavon.”

Wychavon will be contacting town and parish councils directly in the next few weeks to tell them how they can access the money.

Alongside this funding, the district council has confirmed it will be scrapping fees for road closure notices for anyone planning to hold a street party over the Coronation Weekend.

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will be crowned on Saturday May 6 at Westminster Abbey.

The following day the Coronation Big Lunch takes place where neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together.

On the evening a special Coronation Concert will be broadcast live from Windsor Castle.

Then, on Monday May 8, the public are being urged to take part in The Big Help Out by volunteering or joining projects to support their local area.

Organisations and community projects that have volunteering opportunities available are urged to register them with Wychavon who will help promote them to the public. 

 For more information about coronation events in Wychavon visit www.wychavon.gov.uk/coronation.