Notice of
Motion
Labour
Group
Action to
Reduce the Impact of Fireworks
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The Council notes and welcomes the
RSPCA campaign which calls for action to reduce the impact of
fireworks on animals and vulnerable people, and;
The Council calls for;
1)
organisers of all
public firework displays within Brighton & Hove advertise them
in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for
their animals and vulnerable people;
2)
officers to actively
promote a public awareness campaign about the impact of fireworks
on animal welfare and vulnerable people – including the
precautions that can be taken to mitigate risks; and
3)
to encourage local
suppliers of fireworks to stock ‘quieter’ fireworks for
public display;
The Council further asks the Chief
Executive to write to the Government urging;
1)
the introduction of
legislation to limit the maximum noise level of fireworks to 90
decibels for those sold to the public for private displays;
and
2)
The Council also asks
that any Government response is shared at a future Council
meeting.
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Proposed by: Cllr
Fowler
Seconded by: Cllr Platts
Supporting
Information:
Fireworks are
used by people throughout the year to mark different
events.
Whilst they can
bring much enjoyment to some people, they can cause significant
problems and fear for other people and animals.
Vulnerable
people can become confused and disorientated by the
noise.
They can be a
source of fear and distress for many animals (including pets, farm
livestock and wildlife).
Animals affected
not only suffer psychological distress but can also cause
themselves injuries, sometimes very serious ones, as they attempt
to run away or hide from the noise.
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