Edinburgh City Council establishes 'firework control zones' and bans fireworks in four areas during Bonfire Night due to last year's disorder.

Edinburgh City Council has banned fireworks in four areas during Bonfire Night season (Nov 1-10) due to last year's disorder in Niddrie. The ban covers Niddrie, Balerno, Seafield, and Calton Hill, and setting off private fireworks is now a criminal offense. This is the first use of new Scottish local authority powers to establish 'firework control zones' (FCZs), which aim to curb anti-social behavior and violence during Bonfire Night celebrations.

August 23, 2024
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