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Scotsman
6 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
The 9 areas of Edinburgh where fireworks will be banned on Bonfire Night
One of the bans is being introduced to protect animals at Edinburgh Zoo Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Nine areas in Edinburgh are set to have fireworks bans in place for Bonfire Night in November. Two year fireworks control zones (FCZs) – areas where the use of any fireworks is banned – are proposed for Niddrie, Seafield, Balerno and Calton Hill. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All four were subject to bans last year, with previous reports to councillors suggesting that they were effective in reducing disturbance and litter. Five more FCZs, each lasting one year, are proposed for Corstorphine, Moredun, Gracemount, Longstone and Sighthill, each coming after locals requested them. Why are new bans being introduced? Fireworks control zones can be considered in areas where there is concern about the misuse of fireworks, environmental protection, animal welfare and the impact on vulnerable communities. Two year fireworks control zones (FCZs) are proposed for Niddrie, Seafield, Balerno and Calton Hill | PA The Corstorphine ban is aimed at reducing the impact on animals at Edinburgh Zoo. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Three-month-old red panda Roxie died at Edinburgh Zoo on Bonfire Night in 2024. It prompted zoo owners to call for tighter restrictions on firework use, including a ban on sales to the public, due to the fear and distress they can cause animals. The Longstone ban is also targeted at reducing harms to animals and 'vulnerable communities', while the other three zones are meant to reduce general fireworks misuse. A report set to go before councillors at Edinburgh City Council's Culture and Communities Committee next week says all five zones had 'overwhelming support' during public consultations on introducing them. The application form for new FCZs was launched on March 3 this year, allowing community groups and local residents to apply for a zone to be introduced in their area. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Residents in Greenbank had requested a FCZ, but officers said that there was not enough evidence from other public bodies to proceed with it. How long will the bans last? All nine zones will run from October 31 to November 9 this year. How is it being enforced? Edinburgh City Council's website said once an FCZ has been agreed, Police Scotland will seek to enforce with the maximum penalty being a £5,000 fine or a 6 month custodial sentence. The council report also says officers are expecting Police Scotland to introduce dispersal zones in some or all of the FCZ areas. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dispersal zones allow police officers to tell groups of two or more people engaging in anti-social behaviour to leave a designated area for up to 24 hours. If they re-enter the zone before they are allowed to, they can be subject to arrest. The report also said that police officers would be placed on some Lothian Buses services on Bonfire Night to discourage antisocial behaviour. It also said the fire service would deliver presentations in city secondary schools on bonfire and firework safety. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where else are control zones being introduced? Earlier this week, it was announced that three Glasgow areas will have the city's first firework ban introduced in November.
Edinburgh Reporter
6 days ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Nine areas in Edinburgh set to have fireworks bans for Bonfire Night
Nine areas in Edinburgh are set to have fireworks bans brought in for Bonfire Night. Two year fireworks control zones (FCZs) – areas where the use of any fireworks is banned – are proposed for Niddrie, Seafield, Balerno and Calton Hill. All four were subject to bans last year, with previous reports to councillors suggesting that they were effective in reducing disturbance and litter. And five more FCZs, each lasting one year, are proposed for Corstorphine, Moredun, Gracemount, Longstone and Sighthill, each coming after locals requested them. The Corstorphine ban is aimed at reducing the impact on animals at Edinburgh Zoo, after a red panda cub died on 2024's Bonfire Night. The Longstone ban is also targeted at reducing harms to animals and 'vulnerable communities', while the other three zones are meant to reduce general fireworks misuse. A report set to go before councillors at next week's Culture and Communities Committee says all five zones had 'overwhelming support' during public consultations on introducing them. The application form for new FCZs was launched on March 3 this year, allowing community groups and local residents to apply for a zone to be introduced in their area. Residents in Greenbank had requested a FCZ, but officers said that there was not enough evidence from other public bodies to proceed with it. All nine zones will run from October 31 to November 9 this year. The report says officers are expecting Police Scotland to introduce dispersal zones in some or all of the FCZ areas. Dispersal zones allow police officers to tell groups of two or more people engaging in anti-social behaviour to leave a designated area for up to 24 hours. If they re-enter the zone before they are allowed to, they can be subject to arrest. The report also said that police officers would be placed on some Lothian Buses services on Bonfire Night to discourage antisocial behaviour. And, it said the fire service would deliver presentations in city secondary schools on bonfire and firework safety. By Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
6 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
Nine Edinburgh areas to have fireworks bans brought in for Bonfire Night
Nine areas in Edinburgh are set to have fireworks bans brought in for Bonfire Night. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Two year fireworks control zones (FCZs) – areas where the use of any fireworks is banned – are proposed for Niddrie, Seafield, Balerno and Calton Hill. All four were subject to bans last year, with previous reports to councillors suggesting that they were effective in reducing disturbance and litter. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And five more FCZs, each lasting one year, are proposed for Corstorphine, Moredun, Gracemount, Longstone and Sighthill, each coming after locals requested them. The Corstorphine ban is aimed at reducing the impact on animals at Edinburgh Zoo, after a red panda cub died on 2024's Bonfire Night. The Longstone ban is also targeted at reducing harms to animals and 'vulnerable communities', while the other three zones are meant to reduce general fireworks misuse. A report set to go before councillors at next week's Culture and Communities Committee says all five zones had 'overwhelming support' during public consultations on introducing them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The application form for new FCZs was launched on March 3 this year, allowing community groups and local residents to apply for a zone to be introduced in their area. Residents in Greenbank had requested a FCZ, but officers said that there was not enough evidence from other public bodies to proceed with it. All nine zones will run from October 31 to November 9 this year. The report says officers are expecting Police Scotland to introduce dispersal zones in some or all of the FCZ areas. Dispersal zones allow police officers to tell groups of two or more people engaging in anti-social behaviour to leave a designated area for up to 24 hours. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If they re-enter the zone before they are allowed to, they can be subject to arrest. The report also said that police officers would be placed on some Lothian Buses services on Bonfire Night to discourage antisocial behaviour. And, it said the fire service would deliver presentations in city secondary schools on bonfire and firework safety. Councillors will consider the report at the next meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee, set to be held on Thursday, August 21.
STV News
7 days ago
- STV News
Fireworks to be banned near Edinburgh Zoo after death of baby panda
Nine areas in Edinburgh are set to have fireworks bans brought in for Bonfire Night. Two year fireworks control zones (FCZs) – areas where the use of any fireworks is banned – are proposed for Niddrie, Seafield, Balerno and Calton Hill. All four were subject to bans last year, with previous reports to councillors suggesting that they were effective in reducing disturbance and litter. Five more FCZs, each lasting one year, are proposed for Corstorphine, Moredun, Gracemount, Longstone and Sighthill, each coming after locals requested them. The Corstorphine ban is aimed at reducing the impact on animals at Edinburgh Zoo, after a red panda cub died on 2024's Bonfire Night. The Longstone ban is also targeted at reducing harms to animals and 'vulnerable communities', while the other three zones are meant to reduce general fireworks misuse. A report set to go before councillors at next week's Culture and Communities Committee says all five zones had 'overwhelming support' during public consultations on introducing them. The application form for new FCZs was launched on March 3 this year, allowing community groups and local residents to apply for a zone to be introduced in their area. Residents in Greenbank had requested a FCZ, but officers said that there was not enough evidence from other public bodies to proceed with it. All nine zones will run from October 31 to November 9 this year. The report says officers are expecting Police Scotland to introduce dispersal zones in some or all of the FCZ areas. Dispersal zones allow police officers to tell groups of two or more people engaging in anti-social behaviour to leave a designated area for up to 24 hours. If they re-enter the zone before they are allowed to, they can be subject to arrest. The report also said that police officers would be placed on some Lothian Buses services on Bonfire Night to discourage antisocial behaviour. And, it said the fire service would deliver presentations in city secondary schools on bonfire and firework safety. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Live
7 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
These are the Edinburgh neighbourhoods set to get Bonfire Night firework bans
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Nine areas in Edinburgh are set to have fireworks bans brought in for Bonfire Night. Two year fireworks control zones (FCZs) – areas where the use of any fireworks is banned – are proposed for Niddrie, Seafield, Balerno and Calton Hill. All four were subject to bans last year, with previous reports to councillors suggesting that they were effective in reducing disturbance and litter. And five more FCZs, each lasting one year, are proposed for Corstorphine, Moredun, Gracemount, Longstone and Sighthill, each coming after locals requested them. The Corstorphine ban is aimed at reducing the impact on animals at Edinburgh Zoo, after a red panda cub died on 2024's Bonfire Night. The Longstone ban is also targeted at reducing harms to animals and 'vulnerable communities', while the other three zones are meant to reduce general fireworks misuse. A report set to go before councillors at next week's Culture and Communities Committee says all five zones had 'overwhelming support' during public consultations on introducing them. The application form for new FCZs was launched on March 3 this year, allowing community groups and local residents to apply for a zone to be introduced in their area. Residents in Greenbank had requested a FCZ, but officers said that there was not enough evidence from other public bodies to proceed with it. All nine zones will run from October 31 to November 9 this year. The report says officers are expecting Police Scotland to introduce dispersal zones in some or all of the FCZ areas. Dispersal zones allow police officers to tell groups of two or more people engaging in anti-social behaviour to leave a designated area for up to 24 hours. If they re-enter the zone before they are allowed to, they can be subject to arrest. The report also said that police officers would be placed on some Lothian Buses services on Bonfire Night to discourage antisocial behaviour. And, it said the fire service would deliver presentations in city secondary schools on bonfire and firework safety. Councillors will consider the report at the next meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee, set to be held on Thursday, August 21, here.
