If you know of anybody letting off fireworks dangerously or damaging your area to build bonfires, call the police on 999.
Report firework misuse
We do not tolerate:
- illegal bonfires in public places such as parks or open land on housing estates
- fireworks being set off in public places or after 11pm
- the sale of fireworks to under 18s
It is illegal for anyone under 18 to possess fireworks in a public place. Anyone caught damaging property, building illegal bonfires, or using fireworks could get:
- fixed penalty notices and on-the-spot fines
- a criminal prosecution
- acceptable behaviour contracts
- injunctions
If you're a council or housing association tenant, you could be taken to court to get evicted.
To keep your property safe over the Halloween and bonfire period:
- put a sign up at the front of your house saying ‘no trick or treaters’
- lock all your doors and windows before you go out, especially the back of your premises
- keep your shed or garage doors locked including any door that goes directly into your house
- close your curtains and leave a light on in the room (not the hall) when you are out for the evening
- tape your letter box shut with masking tape if you're worried about fireworks being put through your letterbox
- avoid leaving combustible materials such as paper for recycling or washing outside your home
- do not leave door keys in hiding places such as under a door mat
- do not leave a window open a few inches for the cat to get in or out
- padlock ladders to something secure if you must leave them outside
