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Revive the National tradition of Ringing in the New Year instead of fireworks.

Submitted on Thursday 1st January 2026

Rejected on Tuesday 10th February 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

Petition Action

Revive the National tradition of Ringing in the New Year instead of fireworks.

Petition Details

As ringers and/or lovers of the sound of church bells, we believe it is important to keep the British tradition of ringing in the New Year alive. We would like to see the use of fireworks on New Years Eve replaced by environmentally friendly, mental health enhancing church bell ringing.

Additional Information

Church bell ringing is quintessentially British. This tradition and important skill must be kept alive. Bell ringing is fantastic for mental health and agility, and great for physical health. It has many social and community benefits and can be enjoyed by ringers and listeners alike. The music of the bells brings communities together and is a reassuring sound for many people.
The bangs of fireworks terrify people and animals. They are uneconomical and unfriendly to our environment.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

Decisions about New Year traditions are a matter for individuals, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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