Gwynedd Councillors have passed Plaid Cymru Gwynedd’s proposal to press the Westminster Government to legislate on the maximum noise level allowed in fireworks sold to the public.
During a meeting of Gwynedd’s full council (3 December 2020) councillors passed Plaid Cymru Gwynedd’s proposal to press the Westminster Government to legislate on the maximum noise level allowed in fireworks sold to the public to minimise the impact on animals and vulnerable individuals.
Gwynedd Councillor Paul Rowlinson who brought the proposal before the full council in Gwynedd said: “I certainly don’t want to be a killjoy, but I am concerned about the fear and distress that fireworks can cause both to animals and vulnerable people.
“Loud, unexpected noises can affect our pets, farm animals and wildlife together with elderly people, children with autism and people suffering from PTSD.
“The motion also requires the Council to review the measures it could put in place, for example to make people more aware of the impact fireworks have on animal welfare and the precautions they can take to mitigate these risks.”
Councillor Huw Wyn Jones, Garth Ward, Bangor who supported the motion said: “It is important we also encourage everyone to restrict fireworks to a period closer to the actual event in order to better protect animals and vulnerable people.
“Hearing the loud bangs in our communities for weeks before the 5 of November doesn’t help the situation.
“Here in Bangor, the impact is detrimental for the city, with animals and vulnerable people anxious and stressed for weeks around this period.
“No one wants to spoil the enjoyment, but we really do need better regulations to protect everyone.”
