As Bonfire night rapidly approaches Blaenau Gwent Council are asking organisers of fireworks displays to register their event with our Environmental Health team.
This free scheme covers organised events of all sizes and has been created to help and ensure that everyone has a happy, accident-free firework event. Every year across the UK accidents that could easily have been avoided occur during fireworks events, these often result in serious injury.
Officers from the Council will offer pre-event guidance to those planning and running displays within Blaenau Gwent County Borough and may visit before and during the event should it be necessary.
Tommy Smith, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Environment Services, said:
“Fireworks can be extremely dangerous if not managed carefully and can be a danger to bystanders and people setting them off. We all know how loud fireworks can be, especially those that are at unplanned events in built-up areas which can be upsetting for many people and pets too.
Our environmental health staff are trained to assist organisers of firework display and can offer advice to firework event organisers in the run up to the display and may visit on the night itself. To do this we need to be aware that an event is taking place so please get in touch to register your fireworks event.”
For more information on the registration scheme contact us on:
Phone number: 01495 369542.
Email Address: environmental.health@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Website: Fireworks Safety | Blaenau Gwent CBC (blaenau-gwent.gov.uk)