Bonfire Night
🎆🎇🎆Remember remember the 5th of November!🎆🎇🎆
We're asking everyone in our community to also remember the laws and safety procedures around fireworks and bonfires to ensure everyone has an exciting and pleasant time.
Police officers will be conducting patrols around and on the night, they will look to remind people of the legislation first and foremost, but will look to enforce if they see people knowingly breaking the law.
Please keep in mind:
🔥 For most days of the year, it is illegal to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am,
🔥 On the 5th November only, the curfew will be extended to midnight, giving you an extra hour to enjoy the night.
🔥 Please bare in mind that for displays shortly before or after the 5th November, the usual legislation still applies, this includes the Friday and Saturday prior to bonfire night this Sunday.
🔥 It is illegal for under 18s to purchase any fireworks and shop staff must do their due diligence in challenging those who look under 21.
🔥 Under 18s are also not legally allowed to possess adult fireworks in a public places, items such as sparklers do not count as adult fireworks.
🔥 It is ideal to inform neighbours in advance if you will be letting off fireworks at home, particularly for those who are elderly or vulnerable, or have pets or infants. If you live near horses or other animals kept outdoors, it is best to approach the owners to let them know.
We have confidence that most people know how to set off fireworks safely and responsibly, but for some refresher advice, please see the following links:
British firework association website: Consumer Information - British Fireworks Association
https://www.britishfireworksassociation.co.uk/firework-advice-for-consumers/
GOV.UK website Staying safe with fireworks - GOV.UK
www.gov.uk
UK Fire service: Bonfire Safety – UK Fire Service Resources
https://www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/bonfires/
Safety advice on bonfires specifically: Bonfires London Fire Brigade (london-fire.gov.uk)
https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-home/bonfires/
TVP: Bonfire Night | Thames Valley Police
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/c/2018/bonfire-night/
We're asking everyone in our community to also remember the laws and safety procedures around fireworks and bonfires to ensure everyone has an exciting and pleasant time.
Police officers will be conducting patrols around and on the night, they will look to remind people of the legislation first and foremost, but will look to enforce if they see people knowingly breaking the law.
Please keep in mind:
🔥 For most days of the year, it is illegal to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am,
🔥 On the 5th November only, the curfew will be extended to midnight, giving you an extra hour to enjoy the night.
🔥 Please bare in mind that for displays shortly before or after the 5th November, the usual legislation still applies, this includes the Friday and Saturday prior to bonfire night this Sunday.
🔥 It is illegal for under 18s to purchase any fireworks and shop staff must do their due diligence in challenging those who look under 21.
🔥 Under 18s are also not legally allowed to possess adult fireworks in a public places, items such as sparklers do not count as adult fireworks.
🔥 It is ideal to inform neighbours in advance if you will be letting off fireworks at home, particularly for those who are elderly or vulnerable, or have pets or infants. If you live near horses or other animals kept outdoors, it is best to approach the owners to let them know.
We have confidence that most people know how to set off fireworks safely and responsibly, but for some refresher advice, please see the following links:
British firework association website: Consumer Information - British Fireworks Association
https://www.britishfireworksassociation.co.uk/firework-advice-for-consumers/
GOV.UK website Staying safe with fireworks - GOV.UK
www.gov.uk
UK Fire service: Bonfire Safety – UK Fire Service Resources
https://www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/bonfires/
Safety advice on bonfires specifically: Bonfires London Fire Brigade (london-fire.gov.uk)
https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-home/bonfires/
TVP: Bonfire Night | Thames Valley Police
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/c/2018/bonfire-night/
