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Change New Year's Eve firework displays to be digitalised/virtual reality
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
The world is campaigning, striving to save the planet. Fireworks are not in line with that initiative. Not only that, fireworks affect so many; pets, PTSD sufferers, those with autism, misophonia and other disorders. So much is spent on NYE fireworks in London, why not save money and digitalism them
If we digitalised the massive firework displays on NYE, it would have so many benefits. It would benefit the economy, 2020/21 fireworks cost £1.5m, this could go towards the NHS, the climate change movement, towards tackling homelessness, poverty, welfare, even maintaining roads, supporting new businesses. We live in such an age where technology is continually evoling, we have live action films, making lions appear real, why not do the same for fireworks?
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
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Timeline
| 1 Jan 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Jan 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.