Fireworks

Fireworks are widely used to mark public and private celebrations, as well as traditional events. Whilst adding excitement to occasions, fireworks can also frighten and disturb people and animals, cause annoyance, damage and impact on air quality.

The Fireworks Act 2003 introduced a curfew on firework use – between 11 pm and 7 am with the exception of the following nights where the curfew will begin at different times:-

- November 5th – 12 midnight;
- New Years Eve – 1 am;
- Chinese New Year – 1 am;
- Diwali night – 1 am.

This curfew is enforced by the Police.

Regular fireworks can still be a noise nuisance and the council may take action if satisfied that a statutory noise nuisance exists.