VJ Day 80
VJ Day 80 Street Parties and Events
Should you wish to hold a street party to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, please note the following deadlines.
Applications for road closures need to be submitted 8 weeks before the event, so by 20 June 2025.
To apply for a road closure on you’ll need to email us at events@braintree.gov.uk and we’ll send you an application pack, explanatory letter and a risk assessment form.
If you’re running an event for VJ Day and would like it listed on this page, please email marketing@braintree.gov.uk with the date, time, location, admission and booking information.
Temporary Event Notices (TENS)
Applications for Temporary Event Notices (TENS) must be received by our licensing department at least 10 working days before the event. 10 working days excludes the day the notice is received and the first day of the event.
You must submit your temporary event notice 10 working days before an event and there is a fee of £21.
If there are less than 10 working days before the event, you need to apply for a late TEN.
The latest you can apply for a ‘late’ temporary event notice (TEN) is 5 clear working days before your event (but no earlier than 9 clear working days before the event). Clear working days do not include the day your council receives your application or the day of the event.
There is a limit of 10 late temporary event notices per year for an individual holding a personal licence and 2 for those who do not. Late TENs count towards the total number of permitted TENs.
If the authority vetoes a late TEN (police or environment health object) there is no right to a hearing or appeal, it is simply refused.
Standard TEN deadline: 5 August 2025
Late TEN deadline: 10 August 2025
To find out more and apply for a TEN visit: https://www.braintree.gov.uk/licensing/temporary-events-notices
VJ Day Events in the District
There are a number of VJ Day 80 events happening across the district. If you would like us to list and promote yours, please contact marketing@braintree.gov.uk
| Organiser | Venue | Date/Time | Event details | Admission cost | Booking requirement | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Church, Ridgewell | St Lawrence Church |
08/08/25 7:30pm - 10:00pm |
Nancy May concert | £15 | Yes | N/A | Visit the event website |
| Bures Parish Council | Bures Community Centre |
15/08/25 6:30pm - 10:30pm |
1940s dress, supper, entertainment beacon lighting at 9.30pm | Free | No | Visit the event website | |
| Witham Town Council | RAFA Club, Howbridge Road |
15/08/25 5:00pm - 10:00pm |
Food, drinks and live music | Free | No | Visit the event website | |
| William Bendlowe's Charity Supporters Club | Shalford Village Hall |
15/08/25 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Afternoon tea | Suggested £3 donation | Yes | Visit the event website | |
| Sible Hedingham Parish Council | Sible Hedingham Beacon |
15/08/25 8:00pm |
Beacon lighting and reading | Free | No | Visit the event website | |
| Shalford Local History Association | Shalford Village Hall |
15/08/25 9:30am |
Flag raising and tribute by Rev. Janet Nicholls | Free | No | Visit the event website | |
| Halstead Town Council | Halstead Public Gardens |
17/08/25 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Rockabellas performing | Free | No | Visit the event website | |
| Wickham St Pauls Parish Council | Wickham St Pauls Village Hall and Green |
15/08/25 11:45am |
Commemoration Service for VJ Day, memorabilla and lunch in village hall | Free | No | N/A | |
| Wickham St Pauls Parish Council | Wickham St Pauls Village Hall and Green |
15/08/25 9:30pm |
Beacon lighting | Free | No | N/A | |
| All Saints Church, Rayne | Village Green |
15/08/25 7:00pm |
Prayers of thanksgiving | Free | No | Visit the event website | |
| Royal British Legion Witham | War memorial, Newland Street |
15/08/25 12:00pm |
Wreath-laying ceremony and silence | Free | No | Visit the event website |
More information
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