Glasgow becomes second city to approve fireworks ban [in Pollokshields from 1-10 November]



Councils have the power to set Firework Control Zones during specified periods. So Glasgow's ban would cover Pollokshields from 1-10 November — it does not impact the whole city.

However, GCC is starting a consultation on a whole city ban (although, when Edinburgh suggested this, ministers said they would challenge it, and Police and Fire services said it would be difficult to enforce).

by backupJM

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  1. >The firework control zone (FCZ) will cover Pollokshields – an area that has faced the most serious firework-related anti-social behaviour, according to the council.

    >It will take effect from 1-10 November covering both public and private spaces such as gardens. Anyone setting off a private firework during this period will be committing a criminal offence.

    >The Scottish government gave local authorities new powers to designate FCZs in 2022 following a major riot in Dundee. The rules are enforced by Police Scotland.

    >Last month Edinburgh became the first Scottish local authority to approve a FCZ in Niddrie, Balerno, Seafield and Calton Hill following “unprecedented levels of violence” in previous years.

    Boundary of FCZ:

    https://preview.redd.it/pafc0toaxvnd1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3dce4548114706e054f99c21d4cf0e4b06d30e0b

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