Wiltshire residents are being encouraged to organise events to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilee celebrations take place in June, and Wiltshire Council is asking people to participate in things ranging from the lighting of beacons to holding a traditional tea party.

It is also reminding people to ensure they notify the council as soon as possible if they need any road closures or other permissions to host community parties if they’re planning to mark the anniversary.

Every county in the United Kingdom is being encouraged to light 70 jubilee beacons to represent each of the years of the Queen’s reign.

In Wiltshire over 30 beacons have been registered so far across the county, including those at Westbury White Horse, Martinsell Hill, Amesbury and Swindon, but the council said: "It would be a real triumph if we could get to the magic number of 70, reflecting the warmth of feeling for The Queen in our local communities."

The council is also asking town and parish councils and community groups who have not come forward so far, to consider lighting a jubilee beacon on June 2, at 9.15pm. All beacons must be registered beforehand - for more information click here. 

If you are able to light a beacon and would like a Wiltshire Lieutenancy representative to attend email lieutenancy@wiltshire.gov.uk

For events including community parties, Wiltshire Council has collated information and guidance to help people with their arrangements.

If anyone is planning an event that needs any involvement or permission from the council, such as road closures, then relevant applications need to be in at least eight weeks before it’s due to take place.

There can be a quick turnaround for applications on council-owned land/green spaces/parks, but due to the timescales required for processes, late applications for road closures and licensable activities will not be considered.

For events occurring in the extended Bank Holiday period (June 2 – June 5), applications would need to be with the council no later than Thursday, April 7.

People are also asked to consider what licensing applications they may require too, such as particular entertainment or to sell alcohol, and to submit any required as soon as possible.

For more information click here.

Councillor Richard Clewer, leader of Wiltshire Council, said: “Her Majesty The Queen has had an unparalleled reign as monarch and when we look back at previous celebrations in Wiltshire, such as the fantastic Diamond Jubilee in 2012, we know there are very patriotic communities who will want to celebrate this historic occasion.

"Lighting a beacon is a simple yet really effective and visually stunning way to mark the occasion and we’d love to see as many places as possible in the county get involved. We are also sure there will be lots of people looking to hold their own celebrations.”