The Police are responsible for enforcing regulations about the use and possession of fireworks.

If you are planning a fireworks event, you must comply with the firework regulations. The British Fireworks Association (BFA) provide up to date firework regulations and safety advice for consumers and retailers therefore please ensure you take time to visit their website.

Please inform your neighbours so that they can take precautionary action, such as keeping their pets indoors and also advise the Environmental Protection team at Warwick District Council by email to pollution@warwickdc.gov.uk in case complaints are made.

It is illegal to

• Have or use adult fireworks if you’re under the age of 18. Adult fireworks are any firework except for a cap, cracker snap, novelty match, party popper, serpent, sparkler or throw down.
• Set off fireworks between 11.00pm and 7.00am. There are different arrangements for special occasions like Guy Fawkes’ Night (midnight), Diwali, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year (1.00am).
• Have professional fireworks without a licence.
• Sell fireworks without a licence.