Open Streets Events
Hosting a street event is a great way to get to know your neighbours in a fun and casual environment. The City of Vincent wants to make it as easy as possible for you to close the road and organise an event on the street, so you can focus on the best bit: meeting new people and getting to know your neighbours better. We can help with both the practical, and, in some cases, also the financial aspect of the event.
Activation Event - Local
Small events with less that 500 people may be eligible for up to $500 of funding under the City's Community Funding (inclusive of in-kind support).
Funding may be considered for:
- Development of Traffic Control Diagrams
- Application for Road Closure submission fee
- Road Closure Implementation
- Event invitations
- Games or activities
- Entertainment
- Park or reserve hire (in-kind)
- Nibblies
The applicant is responsible for the organisation, implementation and non-funded cost of the road closure should you decide to implement one.
Open Streets Event - Neighbourhood
If you are planning on hosting a neighbourhood event with between 500-1500 people your event may be eligible for funding under the City's Community Funding (inclusive of in-kind support).
Funding may be considered for:
- Development of Traffic Control Diagrams
- Road Closure Implementation
- Application for Road Closure submission fee
- Event invitations
- Games or activities
- Entertainment
Conditions of a Road Closure
Please note the following restrictions apply to the funding of road closures:
- Maximum duration of 4 hours
- Event must finish by 10pm
- Event cannot occur on a public holiday
- Event must be held on a local or access level road where only a simple road closure is required
Organising a Road Closure
The timeline and process for organising a road closure has been detailed below:
8 weeks prior to the event date
- Contact the Community Development Team to discuss your event and what support we can provide - [email protected]
- Obtain a quote for a Traffic Management Plan prepared by an accredited company.
- Obtain a quote for event Traffic Management implemented by an accredited company.
*If you require support with obtaining quotes please contact the Community Development team.
7 weeks prior to the event date
- Submit the Community Support Open Streets Grant Application.
6 weeks prior to the event date
- Obtain the Traffic Management Plan and schedule event traffic management with the accredited company.
- Commence preparation of the Order for Road Closure Application.
- Obtain sign off on the Order for Road Closure Application from the Engineering team by completing the Open Streets Road Closure Form.
*The Order for Road Closure Application requires written approval from at least 2/3 of households within the road closure area and a copy of the Traffic Management Plan.
4 weeks prior to the event date
- Submit the Application for Order for Road Closure to the WA Police.
- The WA Police will then assess the application and may provide a permit for the road closure.
*There is an application fee of $85.70 (2022/23) payable on submission. This amount should be included in your funding request.
1 week prior to the event date
- Check in with the Traffic Management Company you have arranged.
- Arrange for the distribution of an information bulletin to impacted residents (The City is able to provide a template on request).
After your event
- Submit the Open Streets Acquittal Form.
You must read additional information on Events & Festivals, and undertake all other relevant requirements.
If you want to plan a bigger event or one in another location, please have a look here.
How to apply
Here you will find everything you need to know about applying for your Open Street Event. First, find out if your event is eligible. Next, we’ll guide you through all the practical steps to organise your Open Street Event. And finally, we’ll have a look whether you can apply for any additional Open Street Grants. Let’s get started!
Is my event eligible as an Open Streets Event?
Q1 - Is your event a race of motorised/non-motorised vehicles, an athletic event, a parade, or a procession?
Q2 - Will your event have more than 1,500 people attending?
YesNo
Your event might not classify as an Open Streets Event.
Please visit our Events and Festivals page instead.
Events and Festivals
Q3 - Will your event require a road closure, involving an intersection, traffic signals or a bus route?
YesNo
Your event classifies as an Open Street Event – Neighbourhood
Here is what you will need for your application:
- A traffic management plan prepared by an accredited company
- Consent from 2/3 of the people on your street.
- An Application for Order for Road Closure form.
Contact the Community Development team to get started with organising your event.
Call us on 9273 6000 or email [email protected]
Commence Application
Q4 - Is your event invite only?
YesNo
Your event classifies as an Open Street Event – Local
Here is what you will need for your application:
- Consent from 2/3 of the people on your street.
- An Application for Order for Road Closure form.
Contact the Community Development team to get started with organising your event.
Call us on 9273 6000 or email [email protected]
Commence Application
Your event classifies as an Open Street Event – Neighbourhood
Here is what you will need for your application:
- A quote for a traffic management plan prepared by an accredited company.
- Consent from 2/3 of the people on your street.
- An Application for Order for Road Closure form.
Contact the Community Development team to get started with organising your event.
Call us on 9273 6000 or email [email protected]
Commence Application
More Information
Please contact our Community Development Team on 9273 6000 or email [email protected]
Grants
Your event may be eligible for community funding through our Community Support Open Streets Grants. Before applying for an Open Streets Grant, please make sure you have contacted the Community Development team to discuss your event on 9273 6000 or email [email protected].
Forms