Fireworks
Fireworks legislation – safety and anti-social use
Current Position:
In response to public concern about the use of fireworks,
particularly with regard to their anti-social use, the Government
supported a Private Members Bill which was passed by Parliament in
September 2003. The Fireworks Act 2003 enables the Secretary of
State to make regulations to control the importation, supply,
possession and use of fireworks.
Since the passing of this legislation, the Government has
introduced a package of new measures under both the Fireworks Act
2003 and the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
The Firework Regulations 2004 are enforced by the police and not
the Council
- Where can I get further information?
Further information on the Regulations and the DTI's firework
safety campaign material can be obtained from visiting the DTI’s
Firework Safety website: http://www.dti.gov.uk.
This page was last updated on 5/6/2008