Petition
Ban the Sale of Fireworks and Restrict Use to Licensed, Low-Noise Events.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Fireworks be available solely to licensed operators for use at approved events only.
Only low-noise or silent fireworks be permitted.
Local residents have the right to object to applications for displays based on noise, welfare, or environmental concerns.
Only low-noise or silent fireworks be permitted.
Local residents have the right to object to applications for displays based on noise, welfare, or environmental concerns.
This would reduce distress to animals, protect vulnerable individuals, minimise environmental damage, and improve public safety.
Existing regulations under the Fireworks Regulations 2004 do not sufficiently prevent misuse, noise pollution, and harm. Stronger controls are urgently needed.
Existing regulations under the Fireworks Regulations 2004 do not sufficiently prevent misuse, noise pollution, and harm. Stronger controls are urgently needed.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action: Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Timeline
| 21 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.