Make all firework displays ‘Low noise’ displays

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

To make it a legality that all firework displays regardless of where they’re taking place, to be ‘silent’ or ‘low noise’ firework displays.

To prevent the trauma loud fireworks cause to people and animals alike. Those that suffer from sensory issues often struggle during the firework season as it can cause a lot of discomfort and stress. Furthermore, animals also suffer, families lose their beloved pets.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: Review and reduce the decibel limit on fireworks sold to the public

While some fireworks are marketed as silent, these still make some noise. If you would like the Government to reduce the decibel limit to a specific level, you could start a new petition requesting this.

We have also published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:

Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only: Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only

Ban the use of all fireworks in order to reduce air and noise pollution: Ban the use of all fireworks in order to reduce air and noise pollution.

Timeline

10 Nov 2020	Petition opened for signatures
16 Nov 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Nov 2020

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