VE Day-VJ Day 80

Events are being planned to mark these momentous anniversaries to ensure that the service and sacrifice of the Second World War generation is always remembered.

The Council's VE Day-VJ Day 80 Grant Fund

To support communities to hold their own events and activities the Council has created a grant fund totalling £20,000. The grant must be used to hold an event or associated activities (open to the general public) directly related to VE Day-VJ Day 80 or for preparations leading up to a relevant event.

Grants of £435 - £1,000 are available to every parish or town council in the District.  Parish or town councils may wish to make a joint application or the fund can be available to community groups where the town/parish council gives its support to the application.  Parish and town councils may wish to make a joint application or the fund can be available to community groups where the town/parish council gives its support to the application. 

VE Day - VJ Day Grant application form (Word doc, 78 KB)

Please email your completed form to democratic.services@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

Further Information

Further details on how to get involved can be found on by visiting Royal British Legion Resources and www.veday80.org.uk.

If you are planning to organise an event please visit our Event planning page.

If you are planning to organise an event on council owned land please visit our Events in public places page.

Road Closures and Licensing

If you are planning to close a road you will need to apply for a Road Closure Order in advance of the event, so that the Highways Authority and Police can be consulted to ensure that there will be no undue impact on traffic management.

Other activities such as charitable collections, sale of alcohol and playing amplified music may also require a licence.

For all other enquiries please email democratic.services@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk