The release of sky lanterns is causing a major impact on the environment and a danger to human and animal life due to wild fires. Over 188 Councils have already banned the release of sky lanterns from their land, including neighbouring authorities such as Essex County Council and the London Borough of Redbridge.
There are similar risks associated with the outdoor release of helium balloons, and unauthorised fireworks displays.
Havering Council carried out a consultation activity from January 2023 to February 2023 to ask the public for their thoughts and comments on banning the following activities from Council owned and managed land:
512 responses were received to the consultation. The majority of responses were fully supportive of the Council’s proposals.
Sky Lanterns
Helium Balloons
Fireworks
Havering's Cabinet met on 8 March 2023 and agreed to adopt a policy on the Release of Sky Lanterns, the Release of Helium Balloons and the Unauthorised Use of Fireworks on Council Owned or Managed Land. Please see more information Here which includes the policy.
The release of sky lanterns is causing a major impact on the environment and a danger to human and animal life due to wild fires. Over 188 Councils have already banned the release of sky lanterns from their land, including neighbouring authorities such as Essex County Council and the London Borough of Redbridge.
There are similar risks associated with the outdoor release of helium balloons, and unauthorised fireworks displays.
We would like to hear your views on how Havering Council can help tackle these important issues.
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