Petition · past parliament
Ban the Lightfest
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
With the heatwave making the moorland fires a real problem, The last thing we need is these paper lanterns. Not to mention the harm it causes our wildlife.
The lightfest is coming to the UK but we would like it banned, they cause fire's and harm our wildlife.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the Lights Fest.
If you'd like the release of lanterns to be banned, you may wish to sign this petition:
Ban balloon and sky / chinese lantern releases.
If you'd like the release of lanterns to be banned, you may wish to sign this petition:
Ban balloon and sky / chinese lantern releases.
Timeline
| 2 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jul 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.