PREPARATIONS for a Jubilee street party in Bexleyheath's North Lane are underway but organisers want local businesses to get involved in the knees-up.

One organiser, Sarah Chism, 34, said residents are funding the celebrations but they hope to use local companies instead of ones further afield for the necessary ingredients to make the day a success, such as catering and memorabilia.

The street party, which is for residents and their guests, is on June 3, from 1pm.

Mrs Chism said: "We are trying to get it so that everyone gets to know each other."

Local companies wanting to benefit from the occasion, should call 020 8304 3422.