Plans to make Edinburgh neighbourhoods firework free in 'safety crackdown'
Several Edinburgh communities will be consulted on potentially becoming Firework Control Zones (FCZ).
Edinburgh Council exploring whether the plan could be rolled out in Niddrie, Sighthill/Broomhouse, Gracemount, Moredun, Calton Hill, Seafield, Balerno, Corstorphine and Longstone.
Earlier this year communities were urged to apply for their area to become a FCZ and now consultation participants will be able to give feedback on the potential roll out.
Consultation responses will help form plans for future FCZs, which will be reported to Culture and Communities Committee in August.
Councillor Margaret Graham, Culture and Communities Convener, said: "We want people to be able to enjoy Bonfire Night safely and responsibly, and introducing FCZs is one way we can support communities to do that.
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"As well as drawing on experience from last year's FCZs, this consultation will help us to better understand the impact on residents as we approach autumn 2025.
"I would encourage all those who are interested to take part in the consultation to help us shape plans for Bonfire Night.
"FCZs were first introduced to support the safe use of fireworks in Edinburgh in 2024, based on assessments from Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and Council data. These covered Balerno, Calton Hill, Niddrie and Seafield and lessons learned from their operation will be considered in the introduction of future FCZs."
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The current consultation will run until 29 July. You can take part in the survey here.
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