Towergate to provide Diamond Jubilee street party insurance

10th May 2012

The Diamond Jubilee this summer will provide a great excuse for the British public to revive the strong British tradition of the STREET PARTY! Around 10 million people attended street parties to mark the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 and it is believed that many will resurrect the tradition this year in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II 60 years on the throne.

Whilst a street party is a great way to bring neighbours and local communities together, organisers need to ensure that proper insurance is in place to provide the right protection and cover for both themselves and the public whilst also complying with local authority regulations.

Towergate Insurance is able to arrange insurance cover for the Diamond Jubilee Street parties both large and small. Depending on the size and type of celebration, cover is available from as little as £51 and can be extended to include protection against cancellation and loss of equipment.

In August 2010 new guidance was issued by Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, which was expected to open up swathes of the country where street parties have previously been stalled by red tape. In recent years, such celebrations have been hampered by charges levied by some councils for temporary road closures, events licenses and public liability insurance.

Michael Rea, CEO of Towergate Insurance Retail said, “The risks at most street parties are usually very low. Even so, organisers should take every step to protect themselves and the public. Our Diamond Jubilee Street Party insurance is an easy and affordable solution designed to provide organisers peace of mind and enable them to concentrate on putting on a fantastic and memorable event.”

For further information regarding the policy, please contact your local Towergate office.

Media Contacts

Kelly-Ann Knight

Group Head of External Communications

Towergate

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Email: kelly-ann.knight@towergate.co.uk

Simone Spinks

Group Communications Manager

Towergate

Mobile: 07872 821666

Email: simone.spinks@towergate.co.uk