Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 110423

Fireworks: Hertfordshire

Tabled: 3 February 2026

Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking with local councils to tackle the anti-social use of fireworks in Hertfordshire.

Answer

Kate Dearden

Local authorities and the police have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by misuse of fireworks. New Respect Orders will empower police and local councils, via court mandates, to impose stringent behavioural restrictions on individuals who repe...

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