Written Question · S6W-23118 · Session 6
What assessment it has made of Firework Control Zone provisions following Bonfire Night 2023, and whether any changes will be implemented i…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of Firework Control Zone provisions following Bonfire Night 2023, and whether any changes will be implemented in advance of Bonfire Night 2024 and beyond.
The answer
Firework control zones are a discretionary power for local authorities. The Scottish Government provides support to local authorities in respect of firework control zones, such as by providing funding for consulting on and designating zones.
No changes to the legislative framework concerning firework control zones are proposed at this time. However, the Scottish Government keeps the effectiveness of the relevant provisions under continuous review. For example, as local authorities take up available funding for consulting on and implementing zones, feedback is sought on the effectiveness of the legislative provisions. Statutory guidance for local authorities also makes clear that review of firework control zones is required once introduced.
No changes to the legislative framework concerning firework control zones are proposed at this time. However, the Scottish Government keeps the effectiveness of the relevant provisions under continuous review. For example, as local authorities take up available funding for consulting on and implementing zones, feedback is sought on the effectiveness of the legislative provisions. Statutory guidance for local authorities also makes clear that review of firework control zones is required once introduced.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-23118 by reference.