Parliament Workbench

Petition · PE2266 · Session 7

Ban the release of helium balloons and sky lanterns across Scotland

Under Consideration Submitted 30 Jul 2026
Signatures
2,786
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What it asks

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to legislate for the prevention of intended releases of helium balloons and sky lanterns by passing a dedicated Helium Balloon and Sky Lantern Prohibition Act creating regulations under existing environmental laws, or issuing statutory guidance that councils and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) must enforce.

Where it was considered

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