Petition

Ban fireworks and make them licensed displays only.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

Ban the sale and use of fireworks for the general public, make a system of licensed and/or professional use only.
Fireworks, while beautiful, have many negative effects on the environment, animals and people. They release large amounts of smoke and chemicals that pollute the air and can contribute to respiratory problems. The loud explosions can cause stress and fear in humans for example, people with PTSD like war veterans or individuals with serious disability's. They affect pets and wildlife. Birds, dogs and cats often panic and behave unnaturally, horses and farm animals are also negatively impacted

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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only

Timeline

27 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
28 Nov 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 28 Nov 2025

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