Gedling Borough Council has called for the use of ‘quieter’ fireworks at displays to protect vulnerable people and animals.
The call comes after the council agreed to introduce a number of changes to reduce the impact on the public caused by fireworks events.
All events taking place on their property will now need to be advertised in advance to allow residents to take precautions where needed. Those supplying fireworks at these events will also be urged to use quieter ones ‘to help minimise disruptions.
The council said it will aslo be suppirting the RSPCA in their campaign to make fireworks safert as well as writing to the Government asking them to limit the legal maximum noise of fireworks sold to the public.
A spokesman told the council’s CONTACTS magazine: “Fireworks are often used throughout the year to mark different events and while they can bring much enjoyment, for some they can be very stressful, especially for vulnerable people and pets, livestock and other wildlife.
“Not only can they cause psychological stress but can also lead to serious injuries.”
Nottingham City Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council have also introduced similar measures.
Nottingham City Council will encourage private sellers to stock ‘quieter fireworks’, and a carry out a PR campaign about the impact they can have on animals and people living with PTSD and autism.
Rushcliffe Borough Council has agreed to discontinue the use of loud fireworks at its events.
- Should loud fireworks be allowed at events? Should they be banned? Let us know in the comments section below
I would definitely support silent fireworks as it is the bright colours which are the attraction. I do think they should be banned from private use at different times of the year and should not be sold until the week prior to bonfire night. It is becoming impossible to preempt when to be cautious walking the dog or letting cats out anymore as people let them off for any reason. In addition families with babies / young children, people with disabilities etc can be fearful of the loud bangs.