Local MP backs review to crackdown on anti-social use of fireworks

Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has backed a review looking to restrict the antisocial use of fireworks, whilst protecting their legitimate usage.

Dr Tidball has called on the Government to address this important issue after many constituents contacted her with concerns.

The Government’s review of fireworks legislation is the largest since the law was passed. A 12-week consultation will now examine restricting the noisiest fireworks, increasing the number of banned products due to unacceptable risk to communities, and reviewing the wider regulatory framework on the risk of fireworks.

Dr Tidball is encouraging her constituents to submit their views to the consultation, which closes on 7th October 2026: https://ditresearch.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eg0jcixPsRnv1NY

Marie Tidball, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, said:

"I often listen to constituents on the doorstep, and read letters and emails sent into me about concerns around the anti-social use of fireworks.

"Constituents have shared stories with me of extremely loud, extremely late-night fireworks which have terrified their pets, babies and toddlers and disrupted their sleep before busy days working. It is particularly concerning to hear stories of veterans who struggle immensely with the loud bangs that some fireworks make, triggering PTSD.

"I'm really pleased that the Government has now opened its online consultation, on restricting antisocial use of fireworks, whilst protecting the larger group of responsible people who use them for celebrations.

"I would encourage all my constituents to share their views, which they can do either online, by emailing fireworksconsultation@businessandtrade.gov.uk, or by posting a letter to: Fireworks – Sectors Policy Team, Office for Product Safety and Standards. Department for Business and Trade, Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place, London, SW1A 2DY."

Kate Dearden, Minister for Consumer Protection, said:

"Extremely loud fireworks used by individuals at all hours of the day and night have become a nightmare for many communities in recent years. The sound of large explosions on residential streets is a cause of fear, disrupted sleep, and does huge harm to our beloved pets. It is a practice that also often goes alongside wider forms of anti-social behaviour.

"Fireworks used properly are great fun, and we want the organised and licensed public displays which bring communities together to continue. That’s why we’re looking to limit the sale of loud fireworks only to these displays, and take them out of the hands of those who use them irresponsibly. This will crack down on anti-social behaviour and protect Britain’s pets."