From 15 October, fireworks will go on sale to the general public. As usual, it’s expected that people will risk their lives—and possibly the lives of others—buying fireworks for their own use and even worse, buying fireworks from rogue traders.
Since 2001, Glasgow City Council has been calling on the UK government for a total ban on sales of fireworks to the public. But until that happens, Environmental Protection Services staff will do their best to make sure traders operating within the government’s new registration system do so legally to help reduce anti social behaviour and accidents.
Traders can sell fireworks for Guy Fawkes Night from 15 October till 10 November. They must store them safely, securely and not sell to under 18s—test purchasing will be part of enforcement activity. Shops must display a prominent notice on the premises about under age sales.
Council staff have been trawling through the applications to register—over...
