Thats all very commendable, but what about if I want to hold an event that doesnt close any roads, is not directly involving the street residents, but is, hopefully, a community art/commercial type thing?

Well, since nobody has replied to this topic I am now in a position to reply to myself! I made contact with local council, and county council, and it seems there are no restrictions as long as pavements are not cluttered and roads closed. Both council officers seemed very encouraging, so, next year (2011) on June 11, I am organising a one day open air gallery, using council fence panels around Hollycroft Park, Hinckley as "gallery walls", for all two dimensional artworks. There will be a small charge to artists, plus a very small commission on sales that will be donated to mental health charity. For more details/application form please email me on art-at-the-park@hotmail.co.uk .