Temporary road/street closures

Occasionally, when a large event (such as a parade or carnival) is scheduled, it may be necessary to close one or more streets temporarily. This is known as a temporary closure of streets order.

Upcoming temporary road/street closures

Please note that road closures due to roadworks are not listed here.

The following applies to each of the below closures:

Emergency traffic and required access to properties will be routed under supervision of the organisers.
The penalty for obstructing these roads is a fine of up to £1,000.
Copies of road closure orders can be requested by email.

Event	Locations	Date and time
Shrovetide Fair, Lichfield City	The street known as Market Street from the junction with Bird Street to the junction with Breadmarket Street in the City of Lichfield shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Saturday 18 February 9am - 4.30pm
Shrovetide Fair and Pancake Races, Lichfield City	The streets known as Bird Street, Breadmarket Street, Bore Street and Lower Bore Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Market Street and Tamworth Street (from Junction with Lombard Street to Boots) shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Tuesday 21 February 9am - 2pm
Lichfield Palm Sunday Service	Dam Street Conduit Street Bore Street Breadmarket Street Market Street Tamworth Street	Sunday 2 April 2023 9am - 11am
Burntwood Producers Market	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from after the junction with Water Street, to the junction with Rugeley Road)	Sunday 9 April 2023 7am - 4pm
Chase Terrace Scouts St. George's Day Parade	Ironstone Road (from its junction with High Street, Chase Terrace to its junction with Cannock Road) Cannock Road (from its junction with Ironstone Road to its junction with Water Street) Water Street Cross Street (from its junction with Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road) Rugeley Road (from its junction with Cross Street to its junction with High Street, Chase Terrace) High Street (from its junction with Rugeley Road to its junction to Railway Lane)	Sunday 23 April 2023 10am - 12noon
Lichfield Scouts St George’s Day Parade and Cathedral Service	Queen Street and Sandford Street - 11:45am and 2:30pm Bird street (from its junction with Sandford Street to its junction with Bore street) - 12:00 to 14:30 Market Street and Dam Street - 12:50 to 14:30 The Close, Conduit Street, Bore Street and Breadmarket Street - 13:30 to 14:30	Sunday 23 April 2023 11:45am - 2:30pm
Burntwood Producers Market	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from after the junction with Water Street, to the junction with Rugeley Road)	Sunday 14 May 2023 7am - 4pm
Civic Procession, Lichfield City	The streets known as Bore Street, Tamworth Street, Greenhill, and Church Street (from the junction with Birmingham Road to the junction with St Michael’s Road), in the City of Lichfield shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Sunday 28 May 2023 9am - 12noon
Burntwood Producers Market	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from after the junction with Water Street, to the junction with Rugeley Road)	Sunday 11 June 2023 7am - 4pm
Burntwood Producers Market	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from after the junction with Water Street, to the junction with Rugeley Road)	Sunday 9 July 2023 7am - 4pm
Burntwood Producers Market	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from after the junction with Water Street, to the junction with Rugeley Road)	Sunday 13 August 2023 7am - 4pm
Sherriff's Ride	The streets known as Bird Street and Bore Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Market Street, Breadmarket Street, and Tamworth Street (from its junction with Conduit Street to its junction with Lombard Street), shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Sunday 9 September 2023 9am - 11.30am
Burntwood Producers Market	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from after the junction with Water Street, to the junction with Rugeley Road)	Sunday 10 September 7am - 4pm
Dr Johnson' Birthday Celebrations, Lichfield City	The streets known as Bird Street, Bore Street, Breadmarket Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Tamworth Street (from its junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street), Market Street in the City of Lichfield shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	23 September 2023 9am - 4.30pm
Burntwood Producers Market	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from after the junction with Water Street, to the junction with Rugeley Road)	Sunday 8 October 7am - 4pm
Chase Terrace Scouts Remembrance Sunday Parade	The streets known as Ironstone Road (from its junction with High Street, Chase Terrace to its junction with Cannock Road), Cannock Road (from its junction with Ironstone Road to its junction with Water Street), Water Street, Cross Street (from its junction with Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road), Rugeley Road (from its junction with Cross Street to its junction with High Street, Chase Terrace) and High Street (from its junction with Rugeley Road to its junction to Railway Lane) shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Sunday 12 November 2023 9am and 12noon
Remebrance Sunday, Lichfield City	The streets known as Beacon Street (from its junction with Gaia Lane to its junction with Bird Street), Bird Street (from its junction with Beacon Street to its junction with Swan Road) shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Sunday 12 November 2023 9,30am and 12noon
Lichfield Christmas Fayre	Breadmarket Street Bore Street Conduit Street Dam Street Tamworth Street (from its junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street) Market Street	Sunday 19 November 2023 7am - 5pm
Burntwood Christmas Festival	Cannock Road (A5190) Chase Terrace (from Emmanuel Church, just beyond the junction with Water Street, to its junction with Rugeley Road)	Saturday 25 November 2023 12pm - 8:30pm
Christmas Illumination Switch On, Lichfield City	The streets known as Bore Street, Breadmarket Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Tamworth Street (from its junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street) and Market Street in the City of Lichfield shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles.	Sunday 26 November 2023 9am - 7pm

Apply for a road/street closure

If you would like to apply for a temporary street closure notice for a street party or event please apply online:

Submit a road closure request

Please apply at least three months prior to your event. If your event is less than three months away, please email us before applying to check whether we can still consider your application.