Petition · Department for Business and Trade

Require fireworks to be sold only through the fire service with registration

Open for signatures 170 signatures

What the petition asks

Require consumer fireworks to be sold only through the fire service, with purchasers registering in advance using valid photo ID. Profits from these sales should go towards support for firefighters and their families.
Fireworks are widely available despite their potential for misuse, antisocial behaviour and harm. Communities, animals, veterans and people with sensory sensitivities are frequently affected by unpredictable and prolonged fireworks use. Emergency services regularly respond to fireworks-related incidents, placing strain on limited resources. We think that introducing controlled access would improve accountability, reduce misuse and support safer, responsible celebrations.

Timeline

3 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 170
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Business and Trade
Opened 3 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.