Bonfire Night is fast approaching and the letting off of fireworks has already started!
Please spare a thought for the dogs, cats, horse and farm animals in the area – they can get extremely stress by the loud noises fireworks make. If you are planning to have fireworks please let any neighbours know what time you will be setting them off so that they can make sure their pets are safe inside.
This is the law regarding the purchase and use of Fireworks.
You cannot buy ‘adult’ fireworks if you’re under 18, and it’s against the law for anyone to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on certain occasions.
Adult fireworks are category 2 and 3 fireworks – they do not include things like party poppers.
Category 4 fireworks can only be used by professionals.
The law says you must not set off or throw fireworks (including sparklers) in the street or other public places.
You must not set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except for:
- Bonfire Night, when the cut off is midnight
- New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when the cut off is 1am
Check with your council to find out about any local rules for setting off fireworks.
Get information about firework safety from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Health and Safety Executive.