In a move to help protect the environment and reduce the distress felt by animals, Scarborough Council is investigating how it can license public firework displays, reports The Scarborough News.
Councillors backed a cross-party motion recently which would also encourage members of the public to use ‘quieter’ fireworks in their displays. The motion was presented by Conservative Cllr Guy Coulson and backed by Labour cabinet member Cllr Liz Colling.
“Scarborough Borough Council recognises the enjoyment and spectacle that fireworks bring to our events and festivals,” said Cllr Guy Coulson.
“We also recognise that they pollute the atmosphere leaving metal particles and toxins in the air that deposit on our land and seas, this is in addition to the noise from fireworks that can cause distress and fear to both vulnerable people and pets, farm animals and wildlife.”
The authority will now investigate the possibilities of licensing public firework displays, as well as making use of quieter biodegradable fireworks in the events the council has responsibility for. They will additionally look to purchase carbon offsets for its own displays.
Any public firework display within Scarborough Council’s boundaries will not have to be advertised in advance of the event to allow residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people. The council will also write to the government to urge it to introduce legislation to limit the maximum noise level of fireworks to 90 decibels for those sold to the public for private displays.
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