End sale and home use of fireworks in the UK
Ban the sale and private use of fireworks in residential areas. Allow only licensed public displays to protect animals, vulnerable people, and reduce fire and injury risks.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
- 26 NOV 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732559
- 23 OCT 2025Petition created
Background
Private fireworks cause distress and harm to animals and vulnerable people, including children, the elderly, and those with PTSD. They are unpredictable, increase fire and injury risk, and burden emergency services. Restricting them to licensed public displays protects welfare, safety, and health.