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Notice of Motion: Fireworks

Meeting: 21/07/2020 - Council (Item 12)

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To consider the motion relating to Fireworks (attached).

Minutes:

CouncillorCriscione put forward his five part motion regarding fireworks.

 

Councillor Driscoll seconded the motion but reserved the right to speak.

 

Members generally supported the principles expressed in parts 1) and 2) of the motion but concerns were expressed about whether licensing arrangements were appropriate, whether there was a need to write to the UK Government and also of some lack of clarity in the motion.

 

A short adjournment was suggested to enable interested parties to discuss the matter further.

 

 

The Council adjourned at 9.13 and reconvened at 9.28.  .

 

 

CouncillorCriscione said that having listened to Members’ concerns he would amend his motion such that parts 1) and 2) would remain the same, part 3) would be amended and parts 4) and 5) would be withdrawn.

 

Councillor Driscoll seconded the motion and also recognised concerns raised about Chinese lanterns.

 

The Chair said that a vote was needed. He asked if there was any dissent and ruled that the motion had been supported unanimously.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.    To encourage all public firework displays within Uttlesford District Council’s administrative boundary to be advertised in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people;

 

2.    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;

 

3.    To encourage in the same public awareness campaign the use of quieter fireworks and the emphasis of their use in public and private displays.