Petition

Limit fireworks to specific time window and designated locations

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

We propose restricting fireworks to major holidays like New Year’s Eve and Guy Fawkes Night, with displays only at approved locations and limited to a 1-2 hour window (10:00 PM to midnight). This would allow for festive celebrations while protecting the community, environment, and animal welfare.
Health & Safety: Fireworks release toxic chemicals into the air and cause frequent noise-related stress, especially for people with PTSD, young children, and those with sensory sensitivities.
Distress to Animals: Loud fireworks terrify pets, disrupt wildlife, and stress livestock. Restricting them to set times and places will minimize anxiety and accidental harm to animals.
Environmental Impact: Fireworks produce chemical pollution, air contaminants, and litter, which harm natural habitats.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Timeline

2 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
18 Nov 2024 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 Nov 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.