Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Introduce a Fireworks Permission Scheme

Closed 31 signatures

What the petition asks

A fireworks permission system, run by councils, should be introduced. Individuals or groups wishing to set off fireworks should be required to agree a specific date/time for each display with their local authority.
Those setting off fireworks without this permission should be fined, with the amount able to be increased if the area has a high proportion of elderly/vulnerable people. These people, as well as children and animals, can be greatly distressed by unnecessary fireworks being set off. Fireworks also disrupt family routines and cause distractions for people working nearby who cannot concentrate on their job.

Timeline

8 Feb 2021 Petition opened for signatures
8 Aug 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 31
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 8 Feb 2021
Closed 8 Aug 2021

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