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Ban both private and public use of fireworks & replace with cleaner alternatives

Submitted by Jemma Harrold on Monday 10th November 2025

Published on Wednesday 10th December 2025

Current status: Open

Open until: Wednesday 10th June 2026

Current Signatures: 218
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Tagged with

Air ~ Celebrity ~ COPD ~ Drone ~ Events ~ FEAR ~ Fireworks ~ Friendly ~ Loud ~ Netherlands ~ Pets ~ Promoting ~ PTSD ~ Quality ~ Replace ~ risk ~ Safer ~ Sale ~ Severe ~ The Netherlands ~ Veteran ~ vulnerability

Petition Action

Ban both private and public use of fireworks & replace with cleaner alternatives

Petition Details

Ban the sale and use of fireworks at public and private events. Instead, allow organised eco-friendly displays like drone shows, as adopted in countries such as the Netherlands.

Additional Information

Fireworks release fine particles and toxic gases that worsen air quality, triggering asthma and COPD symptoms. Loud explosions also cause severe distress to pets, wildlife, and veterans with PTSD. Replacing fireworks with cleaner alternatives like drone shows or laser displays could reduce environmental harm, protect vulnerable groups, and promote safer, more inclusive celebrations that everyone can enjoy without fear, disruption, or health risks.

Update firework rules to support cleaner and quieter alternatives that reduce air, noise and light pollution.


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