The Government has today (Thursday 16 July 2026) announced new “common-sense proposals” to see the loudest fireworks restricted to professional displays, cracking down on the disruption caused by sudden explosive bangs while ensuring communities can continue to celebrate safely. This includes: Action to crack down on anti-social behaviour and protect vulnerable people, pets and wildlife Reforms target a small number of fireworks which have caused distress for residents across

The fireworks debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 19 January 2026 at 4.30pm lead by Robbie Moore. You can watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/G1ntVoBByDE Both petitions are still open to sign if you haven’t already done so: Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738192 Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only: https://petition.parli

Both firework petitions will be debated on Monday 19 January 2026 Please email your MP and ask them to attend on your behalf. It’s easy to do using www.writetothem.com or you can use the RSPCA’s pre-written template and edit it to include the details of the debate. If you’re not sure what to write we’ve got lots of tips plus a pack for you to send to them. Both petitions are still open to sign so please do so if you haven’t already: 1. Reduce the maximum noise level for consu

Redwings Horse Sanctuary have produced this short video, voiced by British actor, filmmaker and conservationist Dan Richardson, to show the impact of loud fireworks on horses: Redwings Horse Sanctuary Please sign and share the petition to reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels

Sarah Owen MP has issued an update on her Fireworks Bill: "So what's happening to my Fireworks Bill? You might have noticed that the Fireworks Bill was down to be debated on 31 October 2025 - but as Parliament is not sitting, it's been moved to a new day. We don't know when or if it'll get a debate - we can’t wait, so I'm carrying on the campaign. During this firework season, I have: Kept in ongoing contact with Bedfordshire Police and Luton Council to ensure fireworks compla

Redwings Horse Sanctuary have replied in detail to the government's response to their petition: Redwings' reaction to the Government's response to our fireworks petition "With more than 45,000 people having signed our petition in just seven weeks, we know that there is enormous public support for Redwings’ call to simply reduce the maximum noise level of fireworks from 120 decibels to 90 decibels. All petitions that achieve 10,000 responses receive a government response and

Redwings Horse Sanctuary have started a petition asking the government to reduce the maximum noise level for fireworks from 120 decibels...

Five members of the Fireworks Working Group – animal welfare, veterans and children’s health charities – and Sarah Owen MP met with Minister Justin Madders, Parliamentary Under-secretary of State at the Department for Business and Trade on 04/02/2025. It was a very productive meeting and the Government are keen to listen to campaigners and take our concerns on board.

On behalf of Redwings Horse Sanctuary, thank you to everyone who completed their Fireworks and Horses survey. Over 5,000 (5,128) responses were recorded from across the UK with 67.9% of those taking part having first hand experience of their horses being negatively affected by fireworks. You can read the full report here …

Unfortunately the 2nd reading of Sarah Owen’s fireworks bill was timed out today after only 10 minutes (17/01/2025). Sarah has given a new date of 25/04/2025 for Second Reading but it will go to the back of the queue on that day. However it does keep the Bill alive allowing ongoing conversations with Government. Don’t be disheartened as there’s lots of momentum going forward. The Hansard transcript is available to read.

If you are over 16, live in the UK and care for at least one horse, pony, donkey or mule, Redwings Horse Sanctuary would love to hear your thoughts and experiences about the impact of fireworks on equines. There is a maximum of 22 questions and the survey should only take around 6 minutes to complete. The survey will remain open until Sunday 19th January 2025. Click here to start the survey They also provide lots of useful information in their Keep Horses In Mind Fireworks Ca

Lots going on at the moment: Our 2024 petition was debated on 09/12/2024 along with the 2023 petition. It's a long debate as so many MPs spoke in favour of reform - you can watch it here or read the Hansard transcript. On 10/12/2024 The Firework Campaign were delighted to join the RSPCA, Combat Stress, Dogs Trust and Help For Heroes at Sarah Owen MP's MP drop-in event. Great to see so many MPs in agreement that firework legislation is in need of reform. Next step is the secon

The 2023 and 2024 petitions will both be debated on 9th December 2024. It is significant that the announcement to debate this year's...

Julie delivered the Firework Campaign’s petition for legislation reform with over 1,086,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street yesterday (05/11/2024) accompanied by representatives from Assistance Dogs UK, British Horse Association, Dogs Trust, Redwings and RSPCA and Alex Mayer MP. The campaign continues. The next goal is to get the new government petition over the 100,000 signatures required to be considered for debate. Please sign: Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licenc

The Firework Working Group are holding a drop-in event in Westminster on Wednesday 30th October 2024. The event will highlight the adverse impact of fireworks on animals, people, wildlife and the environment, with the aim of raising awareness amongst those who have the power to bring about change. Please contact your local MP and ask them to come along. You can find their details here. The event will take place in Room S, Portcullis House, between 2pm - 3.30pm on Wednesday 30

Did you know that more than 360 horses are known to have been killed or injured in fireworks-related incidents since 2010? A new infographic from the Fireworks Working Group reveals many more of the unintended outcomes that fireworks displays can have on people, animals, wildlife and the environment. The Fireworks Working Group is a collaboration of charities representing people and animals who are asking Westminster to review and update current firework regulations so we can

REDWINGS are a national animal welfare charity, with centres in Norfolk, Essex, Warwickshire, Monmouthshire and Scotland. They gathered together a round table discussion group of highly experienced individuals including barristers, veterinary surgeons, police officers, local authority inspectors and animal welfare professionals, all with extensive experience of animal welfare cases and relevant legislation. The subject was The Animal Welfare Act and whether or not it could b

The Petitions Committee will debate the petition "Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public" on 24 June 2024 despite it only receiving 50,288 signatures. It is very unusual for a petition to be debated with less than 100,000 signatures so this is a positive sign https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/639319 Judith Cummins' Private Members' Bill - Fireworks (Noise Limits) - is scheduled for the second reading on 21 June 2024 https://whatson.parliament.uk/event/cal48054

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