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Risk control
The Queen’s Platinum
Jubilee Celebrations 2022
In partnership with
Risk Management Partners
rmpartners.co.uk
The Queen’s Platinum
Jubilee Celebrations 2022
Introduction The celebration activities and locations are 2:
In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British • Thursday 2nd June
Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, seventy years of o The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) –
service, having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952 Buckingham Palace, London.
when Her Majesty was 25 years old.
o Platinum Jubilee Beacons - throughout the United
Throughout the year, Her Majesty and members of the Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK
Royal Family will travel around the country to undertake a Overseas Territories.
variety of engagements to mark this historic occasion
• Friday 3rd June
culminating with the focal point of the Platinum Jubilee
Weekend in June 2022. o Service of Thanksgiving – St. Paul’s Cathedral,
London.
An extended bank holiday, from Thursday 2nd to Sunday
5th June 2022, will provide an opportunity for communities • Saturday 4th June
to come together to celebrate the historic milestone.
o The Derby at Epsom Downs.
The four days of celebrations will include public events and
o Platinum Party at the Palace – Buckingham Palace,
community activities, as well as national moments of
London.
reflection on The Queen’s 70 years of service 1.
• Sunday 5th June
The Big Jubilee Lunch o The Big Jubilee Lunch – UK wide.
Every year since the idea began in 2009 ‘The Big Lunch’ o The Platinum Jubilee Pageant – Central London.
has encouraged communities to celebrate their connections It is anticipated that further events and celebrations will be
and get to know each other a little bit better, coming added as we approach June 2022.
together in a spirit of fun and friendship. In 2022 The Big
Lunch will bring the Jubilee celebrations into the heart of
every community. Start Talking…
People are invited to share friendship, food and fun with Local Authorities should start the conversation early around
neighbours as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. A the Platinum Jubilee Weekend celebrations and ensure
Big Jubilee Lunch can be big or small - street party or picnic, there is sufficient information on their website and available
tea and cake or a garden barbeque. The Big Lunch provides at drop in centres, libraries etc. for residents to understand
tips and ideas for hosting an event. the process they need to follow for hosting a street party/big
lunch.
Details can be found here: The Big Lunch | Eden Project
Communities If there are any Council run events being planned for the
celebration weekend then these should also be well
publicised.
The Celebration Roadmap
It would be remiss to not consider the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to the UK wide community lunch event planned The situation can change quickly from the level of freedom
to take place on Sunday 5th June 2022; there are additional we can enjoy to a full lockdown situation. Local authorities
celebratory activities planned for Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd
must keep abreast of the latest Government Guidance on
and Saturday 4th June, which may impact the local the pandemic and have contingency plans in place should
authority. adjustments be required to celebration plans, in order to
Events on these days could be hosted by the authority comply UK Government instructions and protect the health,
themselves or alternatively impact could be felt on the safety and welfare of the community.
transport network if high numbers of residents are travelling Local Councillors and community group leaders are often
outside the area to join these events. the spokespeople who know what is going on in their
areas/quadrants/regions.
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https://www.royal.uk/platinum-jubilee-central-weekend The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022 | Local
Government Association
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2022 2/4This can help the Local Authority to gauge the level of event going ahead or significantly delay or disrupt it? Issues
interest in celebrating the Platinum Jubilee from their to encourage party hosts to consider include lack of
residents in order to suitably plan and resource the support attendees, lack of organisational commitment, severe
that will be required come June next year. weather etc.
Learn from previous similar events and reflecting on the By identifying these, contingencies can be shaped to reduce
planning, risk assessment and communication strategies the impact and have alternative plans at the ready.
adopted for celebrations such as the Queen’s Diamond
Secondly, party hosts will need to identify the health, safety,
Jubilee in 2012 and the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and
security, and welfare aspects of the event. Not just during
Meghan Markle in 2018.
the event but also the build-up and after the event.
Aspects to consider include food hygiene safety, allergies,
Street Party Management
provision of toilet facilities, waste containers, and collection
Local Authorities are well versed in coordinating and and suitable signage to warn drivers of road closures and of
managing public events and can transfer their knowledge the event.
over to resident hosts. The smooth operation of the Queen’s
The Authority should also ensure sufficient guidance is
Jubilee celebrations will be a valid base from which to work
provided on fire safety, first aid and coordination of
from.
volunteers.
It is important that there is a clear process in place for
residents to apply for their party as this will assist the
Summary
Council in coordinating requests received for road closures.
Bus routes and emergency service access will have to be Street parties are a wonderful way to celebrate as a
considered before permission for any road closures can be community, meet new neighbours and enjoy the event.
granted. The provision of clear guidance and supporting information
There is useful advice publically available such as the Street to residents by the local authority will help them ensure the
Party site: http://www.streetparty.org.uk/residents/street- safety and welfare of their communities and enable them to
meet.aspx where you can direct residents for further ensure the highway network continues to operate as it
supplementary information including checklists and top tips needs to.
to organising a street party. Early planning is key to their success and so council’s
There is also information available on the LocalGov website should already be shaping their information packs and
where there is an official guide to the celebrations taking setting out their application processes for the Platinum
place and a form to complete if you are interested in taking Jubilee celebrations.
part: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022 |
Local Government Association
Insurance Implications
Local Authorities should contact their Broker or their RMP
Account Director to understand the cover that is available to
them by way of an extension to their main public liability
policy (if these risks are insured through RMP) so that they
can ensure they have sufficient protection in place.
Risk Management Steps
Risk assessments should be completed as part of the
process and should cover planning, build- up, during the
event and dismantling phases.
There are two distinct areas of risk which need to be
understood from the council’s perspective.
Firstly, what incidents and occurrences will affect the
success of the event? In other words, what will stop the
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