Licence

Dispensation to allow the display of fireworks late at night (Scotland)

You need to get permission from your council to have a fireworks display between 11pm and 7am.

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For example SW1A 2AA

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If you are a professional firework display organiser and are planning a display between the hours of 11pm and 7am, you can apply for a licence to grant you dispensation from the normal prohibition on fireworks between these hours.

Conditions

The local authority must receive the application at least six weeks before the planned event.

The authority should be satisfied that risks have been competently assessed.

How to apply

Applications should be made to the local authority responsible for the area in which the display is planned.