Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban public use of fireworks on New Year’s Eve & promote quieter alternatives
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152 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to ban the use of fireworks by members of the public on New Year’s Eve, and to promote safer, quieter alternatives for celebrations, such as professionally organised drone light displays accompanied by music.
Fireworks on New Year’s Eve cause severe distress to animals, especially dogs, and pose public safety risks. Loud explosions may trigger fear, panic, and injury; pets may escape or suffer medical emergencies. Cats, small pets, wildlife, and farm animals may also be affected. In London, animals may not be able to escape the noise.
Timeline
| 10 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
152
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
10 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.