Fireworks are a year-round issue, but they become especially problematic during Fireworks Season – a term the Government itself has coined for this period. Yet, despite the escalation in noise, danger, and distress, officials still claim there’s no real problem with fireworks.

Since 2013, the Firework Campaign has been fighting to raise awareness and push for change. Over the years, we’ve achieved significant milestones: six debates in Westminster Hall, a comprehensive inquiry by the Petitions Committee in 2019, and the Scottish consultation that led to the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022.

While these victories mark progress in Scotland, no similar changes have been made in England and Wales. So, we asked ourselves: where do we go from here?

Initially, our efforts were met with hostility – firework enthusiasts often bullied and intimidated us, discouraging charities from supporting the cause. Thankfully, that dynamic has shifted. Our persistent campaigning has brought the serious harm caused by fireworks into the public eye, empowering charities to speak out about the distress and danger they cause.

In response, a coalition has formed – the Firework Impact Coalition (formerly known as the Fireworks Working Group) – comprising various charities united to lobby the Government for change. Recognizing the importance of collective action, we established the Association for Firework Legislation Reform (AFLR) to rally support from organisations, groups, businesses and individuals affected by excessive firework use to support the Firework Impact Coalition.

We need as many voices as possible – charities, businesses, community groups – to back AFLR. Demonstrating widespread concern is crucial to convincing policymakers to implement meaningful restrictions and regulations.

We have a growing list of supporters but we can’t do this alone. We need your help. Please reach out and talk to local organisations about joining AFLR.

Together we are stronger