A dozen Glasgow areas to be the first in line for fireworks ban

At least 12 areas in Glasgow are set to be first in line for a fireworks ban.

Shawlands, Dennistoun, Toryglen, Woodlands, and Pollokshields are among neighbourhoods where applications to establish firework control zones have been submitted to Glasgow City Council.

The local authority is carrying out a consultation on the plan, which would mean it is illegal to set off fireworks in gardens or on any private or public land in certain designated areas.

People would still be able to go to officially organised firework displays but it would be illegal to set them off at home under new rules.

The council said the deadline for giving feedback is August 18.

Areas where fireworks could be banned as soon as this year:

Woodlands
Shawlands and Strathbungo
Shawlands
Summerston
Knightswood
Alexandra Park
Toryglen
Linn Park
Cardonald
Broomhouse
Pollokshields
Dennistoun
Anniesland

Glasgow City Council said in a statement: “The Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 gives councils a new discretionary power to introduce Firework Control Zones. We as the council will oversee the process which will facilitate the designation of Firework Control Zones within the city.

“This is now the formal consultation process as stated in the guidance for consultation on FCZ. All consultations can be viewed on our consultation hub.”

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, city convener for neighbourhood services and assets, said in a statement released previously:

“Firework control zones are a new concept and it’s necessary we test the interest in having zones introduced in different places in the city.

“The concerns about anti-social behaviour and the misuse of fireworks are entirely understandable and there may be other more effective ways of dealing with this issue, such as tighter restrictions on sales.

“But requests for firework control zones have been received and those people who have submitted applications for a zone are entitled to have their views properly considered and consulted upon before any conclusion is reached.”