I am planning a firework display. What tips can you offer to avoid problems?
- Tell neighbours, especially the elderly and those with children and pets, that you plan to have a firework display.
- When purchasing fireworks, avoid really noisy ones. Your supplier should be able to advise you.
- Make sure pets and other animals are kept indoors, safely away from fireworks.
- Consider timing. If you have a firework party, hold it on a Friday or Saturday and make sure the noise is over by 11.00 pm.
- For traditional celebrations like New Year and Bonfire Night, avoid continuing noise into the early hours.
- Avoid letting off fireworks in unsuitable weather - especially when it is very still when smoke will not disperse quickly, or in strong winds.
- Let off your fireworks in an open garden area - noise bounces off buildings and smoke and pollution builds up in enclosed spaces as well.
- If a neighbour complains that you are disturbing them, or their pets, please be considerate.
- Check on elderly neighbours if possible.
- After your display, clear up firework fall out and dispose of it safely.
