Firework Control Zones 2026
Thank you to everyone who completed our consultation on zones being considered for firework control zones in November 2026. Your feedback will contribute to the decision-making process.
Communities were able to apply for areas to be considered from 5 January to 24 April 2026. These applications were assessed and evaluated by the Council, fire, and police services.
Areas being considered
- Corstorphine
- Gracemount
- Liberton
- Lochend
- Longstone
- Moredun
- Stenhouse/ Gaskill
- Sighthill
- Wester Hailes
- West Pilton.
There are already Firework Control Zones in place for November 2026 in
- Balerno
- Calton Hill
- Niddrie
- Seafield.
Firework Control Zones can help reduce noise, stress, littering and antisocial behaviour caused by fireworks. They can be considered for
- misuse of fireworks/injuries
- impact on vulnerable groups
- environmental protection
- animal welfare.
A community is any group of people who feel they have something in common. In many cases they may live in the same area. A community request cannot be made by one person. Examples of communities are
- community councils
- resident groups
- stakeholders within the local community.
FCZs are for private spaces such as gardens or land managed by a community centre management committee. FCZs limit using fireworks on that land for a specific period of time. Firework displays on public spaces are covered by different legislation.