A Bill to make provision about the maximum noise levels of fireworks which may be sold to the public; to require that specified information about noise levels is included on labelling and in sales information for fireworks; to require the Secretary of State to review the impact of firework noise on the welfare of veterans, neurodivergent people, people with certain medical conditions, and animals; to provide local authorities with power to regulate the use of fireworks in certain circumstances, and to enforce such regulation; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Yasmin QureshiLabour (Co-op)
26 February 2026
May contain errors — check source documents for definitive information.
The Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill would cap the noise level of fireworks sold to the public and require clear information about noise on labelling and in sales materials. It also requires the Secretary of State to review how firework noise affects welfare, including veterans, neurodivergent people, and those with certain medical conditions, and would give local authorities power to regulate when fireworks can be used and to enforce those rules.
The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons, after its first reading in December 2025. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and further readings in the Commons, followed by consideration in the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
3 Dec 2025
17 Apr 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 3 December 2025 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
