Agenda item - ACTION TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF FIREWORKS
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ACTION TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF FIREWORKS
Proposed by Councillor Fowler on behalf of the Labour Group.
Minutes:
76.1 The Notice of Motion as listed on the agenda was proposed by Councillor Fowler on behalf of the Labour Group and formally seconded by Councillor Grimshaw.
76.2 Councillors Hugh-Jones, McNair, Janio and Peltzer Dunn spoke on the motion and Councillor Fowler thanked those for their supportive comments.
76.3 The Mayor then put the motion as listed to the vote:
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.
76.4 The Mayor called on each of the Group Leaders to confirm their position as well as the Groups in turn and each of the Independent Members:
Councillor Mac Cafferty stated that the Green Group were in favour of the motion and this was confirmed by the Members of the Green Group;
Councillor Platts stated that the Labour Group were in favour of the motion and this was confirmed by the Members of the Labour Group;
Councillor Bell stated that the Conservative Group were in favour of the motion and this was confirmed by the Members of the Conservative Group;
Councillor Brennan confirmed that she was voting for of the motion;
Councillor Fishleigh was not present for the vote;
Councillor Janio confirmed that he was voting for the motion;
Councillor Knight confirmed that she was voting for the motion.
76.5 The Mayor confirmed that the motion had been carried.
Supporting documents:
- Item 76 LabGrp Action to Reduce the Impact of Fireworks, item 76. PDF 201 KB View as HTML (76./1) 13 KB