Fantastic News
- The Firework Campaign
- Jul 16
- 1 min read
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 country for too long
Professional displays able to continue as normal
Read the government press release here
Alongside this announcement the government have today launched a public consultation on fireworks and pyrotechnics in the UK which will run until Wednesday 7 October 2026. Please complete the form to have your say
