Petition · past parliament
RESTRICT THE USE OF FIREWORKS SO THEY ARE ONLY USED BONFIRE NIGHT AND NEW YEARS
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop the use of fireworks for birthdays, weddings etc
To let Fireworks only be used at relevant times of the year for BONFIRE night and NEW YEARS EVE only.
To let Fireworks only be used at relevant times of the year for BONFIRE night and NEW YEARS EVE only.
Even with their ephemeral nature, fireworks cause a lot of air pollution in a very short amount of time. ... A scientist told Forbes that when the fireworks go off, the metal salts and explosives undergo a chemical reaction that releases smoke and gases into the air. As we are fighting to protect our ozone I feel that fireworks are adding to the problem of air pollution.
They only used to be used bonfire night and from 2000 new years eve.
It is also causing great stress to pets at home.
They only used to be used bonfire night and from 2000 new years eve.
It is also causing great stress to pets at home.
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: Restrict the use and sale of fireworks to November the 5th and New year's Eve
Timeline
| 5 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Nov 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.