'Queen's birthday street party' banned over fears it could descend into illegal rave

The organisers had previously organised parties as part of Brixton splash
Abdoul Kouyate
Jamie Bullen10 June 2016

A planned street party to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday was banned by council bosses who feared it could turn into a rave.

Organisers had spent £3,000 on the planned celebration in Brixton this weekend - but were denied a licence by Lambeth council on Thursday.

A host of house music acts were booked to perform at the party in Brixton Station Road. The event's organisers have previously held events as part of the Brixton Splash festival.

Posters advertising the event said it would go on from "1pm till late" outside the Rebel Soul shop - sparking fears among council chiefs that the event would be blighted by anti-social behaviour.

Elliot White, 32, who is one of the organisers, told the Standard thousands of pounds had been spent on food, decorations and a sound system after an application to hold the party was lodged last month.

Axed: Lambeth Council has said the event cannot go ahead because a licence has not been awarded
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But after the council blocked the party, he said: “I think it’s ludicrous to be honest with you. We are a mile away from Buckingham Palace and we can’t celebrate the Queen’s birthday.

“The council should have told me this a week ago it just isn’t professional. They have had all this time but they are quick enough to come and tell you when they don’t want something.”

Lambeth council said any attempts to host the party would be illegal and that police are monitoring the situation.

A spokesman said: “We have 24 planned street parties for the Queens 90th Birthday in Lambeth, and we have waived the normal fee for the road closures.

“The event in question however is not being organised by the people living in a residential street for their neighbours.

“The proposal is being advertised on Facebook as running for two days from '1pm to late' on both Saturday and Sunday with a number of DJs and a sound system.

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“An event of this nature needs to be licensed to make sure it is properly run, so that it is safe and so it doesn’t create anti-social behaviour in the area.

“Unfortunately no event licence has been applied for in this case and as such it cannot go ahead. We are liaising with the police to ensure public safety.”

A host of celebrations are being held across the capital to celebrate Her Majesty's birthday.

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