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Penguin68

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9 hours ago, NewWave said:

Blink and you missed it kind of thing

I was several miles away and I didn't miss it, as apparently didn't lots of others also several miles away. But as I and others reported although we guessed it was fireworks it sounded more like the WWI front line, albeit from a distance! 

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Sue

Sue

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59 minutes ago, first mate said:

And the special occasion for tonight's noise extravaganza is?
 

Does anyone know? Is that it or can we expect more?

Two lots tonight?

I don't think they were from the same place, but both quite loud 🙄

1 minute ago, first mate said:

Just had round two!

Snap!

SophieA

SophieA

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21 hours ago, first mate said:

Again, it is the complete random nature of it all; for anyone with a pet scared of firework noise this must be a nightmare.

It really is! But what are we doing about it? The more people sign petitions, write to MPs, council, councillors etc the better! 

Sue

Sue

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On 19/11/2025 at 09:46, Sue said:

 

Just received this email:

You’re receiving this email because you signed the petition: “Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only”.

The Government has responded to the petition you signed – “Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only”.

Government responded:

The Government recognises the negative impact fireworks can have on some people and animals. However, when used responsibly they are a source of enjoyment for many people.

The Government’s intention is to minimise the negative impact of fireworks and to support their considerate use, while reducing the risks and disturbances to individuals, animals, and property. The majority of individuals who use fireworks do so in a responsible and safe manner and there are enforcement mechanisms in place to tackle situations when fireworks are misused.

At this point in time the Government does not have any plans to ban the sale of fireworks to consumers. We have launched a fireworks campaign for this fireworks season to provide guidance on minimising the impacts of fireworks on animal welfare and encouraging responsible use. Lower noise fireworks are promoted in the campaign alongside encouraging people to consider going to a public display. Public displays are more likely to be well-publicised, providing people with an opportunity to prepare ahead of the display taking place. The campaign also includes new guidance for those running community fireworks events, and social media posts that emphasise the risks from the misuse of fireworks. This supplements existing guidance from Government and other organisations that is available to help people to use fireworks safely and appropriately. My safety: fireworks - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/my-safety-fireworks)

Organising non-professional fireworks displays - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/organising-non-professional-fireworks-displays)

A regulatory framework currently controls the sale, availability, and use of fireworks to consumers. For example, there is an 11pm curfew in place for the use of fireworks, with later exceptions only for the traditional firework periods of November 5th, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and the Chinese New Year. Using fireworks outside the curfew hours is a criminal offence enforced by the police and can lead to imprisonment and a substantial fine. There is also a maximum noise level of 120 decibels with many retailers also offering ‘lower noise’ and ‘no bang’ fireworks.

A number of animal welfare organisations, along with industry and local authorities, provide advice and guidance to enable people to minimise the negative impacts of fireworks on people, animals and our communities. We work closely with these organisations to amplify this messaging in the run up to, and during, key dates when fireworks are commonly used. 

To inform any future action the Government will continue to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to gather evidence on the issues with and impacts of fireworks.

Department for Business and Trade

Click this link to view the response online:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732559?reveal_response=yes

This petition has over 100,000 signatures. The Petitions Committee will consider it for a debate. They can also gather further evidence and press the government for action.

The Committee is made up of 11 MPs, from political parties in government and in opposition. It is entirely independent of the Government. Find out more about the Committee: https://petition.parliament.uk/help#petitions-committee

Thanks,

The Petitions Team

House of Commons

People already have....

Sue

Sue

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4 minutes ago, CPR Dave said:

Surely with pets, the more frequently fireworks are used the more they will be accustomed to them ?

 

I don't think it works like that.

It's not like the fireworks are on a regular daily  schedule.

And in any case, why should animals be badly frightened on several occasions in order that they "become accustomed" to them?

Do you really think that's ok?

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Sue

Sue

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41 minutes ago, CPR Dave said:

Well, I know a lot of people in London with pets and I've never heard any of them complain about fireworks. 

Maybe what's not ok is keeping timid animals in a metropolis when they are scared of the noises that come with normal city living.

I'm guessing that most people with pets would not bring either the pets or fireworks into their day to day conversations, to complain or otherwise.

Are you suggesting that only "timid" pets are scared by fireworks? What evidence do you have for that, exactly? 

Or are you equating being scared of fireworks with being "timid"?

And what about the foxes and other wildlife? Is it ok for them to be scared?

Firework noise is not a noise that "comes with normal city living" ! What a very strange thing to say!

Are you one of the people who have been constantly letting off fireworks recently?

I'm assuming you don't have any pets yourself, or you wouldn't have these opinions, but if you do have pets, please share how they react when they hear loud bangs.

Unless they are goldfish, in which case you probably wouldn't be able to tell.

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first mate

first mate

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The frequency of fireworks seems to be increasing. If revellers selected the low noise variety that would help, but the trend seems to be the louder the better.

I do not think sensitivity to stimuli is the same as timidity. Unexpected, extremely loud bangs and unusual noises will startle most of us. Humans, unlike other animals, have the luxury of knowing what fireworks are and what the noise represents. Some animals do learn to cope but many do not. It could be their hearing is not as sensitive. We should not forget that many animals, including cats and dogs have hearing that is much more developed than ours.

Azalea

Azalea

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On 09/09/2025 at 19:18, Azalea said:

Hate people who let off loud fireworks.  We had neighbours two doors down who used to let off the extremely loud fireworks in their back garden.   This was usually, but not always, on the days around Guy Fawkes and New Year’s.  It was torture.  I felt as if I was in the middle of them and it seemed as if they were directly outside our windows. I often involuntarily screamed as they were so loud and startling.  The dog was petrified and I was worried they would crash into the house or garden. Thankfully they’ve moved and taken their firework obsession with them.  I know someone whose dog collapsed and died during a bout of neighbourly fireworks.  Many dogs and cats go missing during firework season due to trying to escape from them.

These very anti social fireworks went on for at least fifteen years and were unbearable for both humans and pets.    Was extremely relieved that they moved a couple of years ago.  Never experienced such close proximity loud fireworks before.   But the ones that go off in the middle of the night are also very upsetting and annoying.  

Angelina

Angelina

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My dog has to be medicated to cope with  bonfire night. She’s a rescue so I don’t know what traumatic abuse she experienced.

I love the fact that you, Dave CPR, are so unaware of how another can be affected by something that does not personally affect yourself. Blissful ignorance. Lack of Empathy. Cold hearted. 
 

 

HeadNun

HeadNun

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CPR Dave is anti-dogs. Each to their own 

I think my dog has perhaps grown a bit less nervy about the fireworks in the last few weeks, interestingly. Our last dog had no problems with them until he reached old age, when he became petrified. 

CPR Dave - it's not just sounds of the metropolis they hate, mine collapses in fear when he hears thunder too 

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