Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Make it illegal to have a bonfire until after 7pm
Closed
33 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to restrict the time it is legal to have a bonfire to after 7pm.
Some people have bonfires during the afternoon and in this heat, I think it's ridiculous, especially for people with breathing problems.
Some people have bonfires during the afternoon and in this heat, I think it's ridiculous, especially for people with breathing problems.
Please change this.
Timeline
| 28 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
33
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
28 Aug 2025
Closed
28 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.