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

Ban all bonfires

Closed 36 signatures

What the petition asks

Bonfires cause pollution and can cause health problems in all ages. Pollution from bonfires undermine schemes such as ULEZ, and can be harmful for those who have breathing issues.
I have a health condition that affects my lungs, like many others. People being able to have bonfires affects the air that we breathe. People are burning all sorts of pollutants and bonfires can also be antisocial, including to people trying to dry washing outside instead of using electricity or gas drying it inside. The NHS will face an increased burden if more people develop breathing conditions due to bonfires.

Timeline

22 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
22 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 36
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 22 Nov 2023
Closed 22 May 2024

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