Petition · past parliament

Make garden bonfires and any external fires illegal without a permit.

Closed 62 signatures

What the petition asks

Bonfire smoke is a health risk for people with asthma & breathing problems. Wind will distribute smoke over a wide area, especially in steep sided valleys. It is a basic human right to have access to clean, breathable air. Environmentally safe waste disposal is universally available in the UK.

Timeline

9 Apr 2018 Petition opened for signatures
9 Oct 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 62
Status Closed
Opened 9 Apr 2018
Closed 9 Oct 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.