Petition · past parliament · Department for Business and Trade

Ban from public sale certain fireworks for garden use

Closed 162 signatures

What the petition asks

Ban from public sale fireworks for garden use which:

1. Only create a noise (without a light display),
2. Feature an explosion(s) exceeding 65db, or
3. Require an explosion(s) exceeding 65db to function.
This is to be measured from ground level within a 200m circumference from the explosion.

Firework noise can be particularly distressing for those with Alzheimer’s, with impacts lasting long after the fireworks have finished.

Unlike other petitions I am not calling for a ban on the sale of fireworks because firstly I think that call is likely to fail and secondly I see no problem with individuals celebrating traditions. But I want to return to pleasant displays.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 162
Status Closed
Department Department for Business and Trade
Opened 28 Nov 2023
Closed 28 May 2024

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