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Ban the use of fireworks except for organised public displays on November 5th.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Ban sales of all fireworks to the general public. Fireworks can only be used by organised public displays on 5th November.
Fireworks cause fear and emotional harm to all types of animals wild or domesticated. It is wrong to make animals scared simply for the enjoyment of setting off fireworks. Considering the Police can issue up to an £80 fine for littering, surely used fireworks are litter?

Noone takes into account that their may be people with anxiety, PTSD or other issues that are affected by the loud bangs and flashes from fireworks also.

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 the same action:

Restrict the use and sale of fireworks to November the 5th and New year's Eve
Restrict the use and sale of fireworks to November the 5th and New year's Eve

Timeline

5 Nov 2021 Petition opened for signatures
9 Nov 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 9 Nov 2021

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