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Fireworks Ban Proposed for Ten Glasgow Areas: Woodlands & Park, Gartcraig, Crossmyloof, Drumchapel, Ibrox, Yoker, North Kelvin and more
By Sarah Hilley, Local Democracy Reporter
Ten Glasgow areas are set to have a fireworks ban following a consultation if the bids are successful.
Applications have been made to turn Woodlands & Park, Gartcraig, Crossmyloof, Robroyston, Drumchapel, Broomhouse, Ibrox, Yoker, North Kelvin and Govanhill into firework control zones.
People would still be able to go to officially organised firework displays but it would be illegal to set them off at home under new rules.
Glasgow City Council is inviting people to have their say on the proposed zones before June 18 by taking part in a survey.
The council said residents' "feedback is important" and the purpose of the survey is to gather "opinions and preferences" on the implementation of a firework control zone. Responses will contribute to the decision.
The council consultation said: "The Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 gives councils a new discretionary power to introduce Firework Control Zones (FCZ).
“We as the Council will oversee the process which will facilitate the designation of Firework Control Zones within the City. This is now the formal consultation process as stated in the guidance for consultation on FCZ.”
To take part in the survey visit: glasgow.gov.uk/consultations.
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