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:

Event Locations Date and time
Shrovetide Fair and Pancake Races 
  • The streets known as Market Street, Bore Street, Lower Bore Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Bird Street, Breadmarket Street, Tamworth Street (Junction with Lombard Street to Boots) shall be closed to
    all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Shrovetide Fair & Pancake Races.4 March 2025 9am - 4.30pm

4 March 

Burntwood Market
  •  The streets known as A5190 Cannock Road from Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Burntwood Market.
13 April 2025
7am - 4pm
Palm Sunday
  • The Close to the junction with Conduit Street, Bore Street entire length, Breadmarket Street, Tamworth Street from Lombard Street to Conduit Street and Market Street.

13 April 2025

9am - 11am

1st Chase Terrace Scout Group St Georges Day Parade
  • Ironstone Road Burntwood (from its junction with High Street Chase Terrace to its junction with Cannock road), Cannock Road Chase Terrace Burntwood, from its junction with Ironstone Road to its junction with Water Street, Water Street Burntwood, Cross street, Burntwood, from its junction with Water Street, to its junction with Rugeley Road, Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, 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.

20 April 2025

10am - 12pm

Burntwood Market
  • The streets known as A5190 Cannock Road from Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycle, in connection with Burntwood Market

11 May 2025
7am - 4pm

Bower Weekend 
  • The streets known as Lower Bore Street, Tamworth Street, Greenhill, Church Street (Birmingham Road to St Michael’s Road) shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with
    Bower Weekend
25 May 2025 9am - 12pm
Procession 
  • The streets known as Market Street and Lower Bore Street shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Procession.

26 May 2025

9am - 16.30pm

Burntwood Market
  • The streets known as A5190 Cannock Road from Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Burntwood Market
8 June 2025
7am - 4pm
Burntwood Market
  • The streets known as A5190 Cannock Road from Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Burntwood Market
13 July 2025
7am - 4pm
Burntwood Market
  •  The streets known as A5190 Cannock Road from Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles,  in connection with Burntwood Market
10 August 2025
7am - 4pm
Sheriff’s Ride
  • The streets known as Bore Street, Conduit Street, Market Street, Dam Street, Bird Street, Breadmarket Street, Tamworth Street (junction with Conduit Street to its junction with Lombard Street) shall be
    closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Sheriff’s Ride.

6 September 2025

8.30am - 11am

Burntwood Market
  • The streets known as A5190 Cannock Road from Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Burntwood Market
14 September 2025
7am - 4pm
Dr Johnson Birthday
Celebrations
  • The streets known as Market Street, Bore Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Bird Street, Breadmarket Street, Tamworth Street (junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street) shall be
    closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Dr Johnson Birthday Celebrations.

20 September 2025

9am - 4pm

Laying up of Colours
  • The streets known as Beacon Street from Gaia Lane to Bird Street, Bird Street from car park access road to Bore Street, Bird Street from Minster Pool Walk to Gaia lane, Bore Street entire length. Breadmarket Street, Dam Street, Swan Road from junction with Beacon Street, Sandford Street Lower (pedestrianised area 12.00 and 16.00) shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Laying up of Colours.
11 October 2025 12pm - 6pm
Burntwood Market
  • The streets known as A5190 Cannock Road from Water Street to its junction with Rugeley Road shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Burntwood Market
12 October 2025
7am - 4pm
Remembrance Sunday
 
  • 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, in connection with Remembrance Sunday.

9 November 2025

9.30am - 12pm

 

Christmas Illuminations
switch on

  • The streets known as Bore Street, Conduit Street, Dam Street, Breadmarket Street, Tamworth Street (from its junction with Lombard Street to its junction with Conduit Street) and Market Street shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including pedal cycles, in connection with Christmas Illuminations switch on.

23 November 2025

7am - 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.