Not everyone enjoys or wants to take part in Halloween. If you know someone who would rather not have trick or treaters call at their home, you can download and print the 'no trick or treat' sign below for their front door or window.
If you have young children:
• Never let them go trick or treating on their own
• Make sure they only visit people known to your family
If you have teenagers:
• Make sure they are not going to be using alcohol or play a trick on someone using flour or eggs
• Make it clear that if a 'no trick or treat' sign is displayed, they should leave straight away
• Advise them to stay in a group and never go into the home of someone they don't know
• Make sure they know not to frighten people
Click the posters to download and print.
Fireworks
Celebrate safely
• Fireworks can hurt and frighten people and animals - always follow the firework code
• Always supervise children around fireworks and never give sparklers to a child under 5
It's an offence to:
• Sell adult fireworks to anyone under 18
• Have adult fireworks in a public place if you are under 18
• Have fireworks meant for a professional display
• Let off fireworks after 11:00pm and before 7:00am, except on Bonfire Night (allowed up to midnight),
• New Year’s Eve, Diwali and the Chinese New Year (all allowed up to 1:00am).
Fireworks - the law
You cannot buy ‘adult’ fireworks if you’re under 18, and it’s against the law for anyone to set off fireworks between 11:00pm and 7:00am, except on certain occasions.
Adult fireworks are category 2 and 3 fireworks - they do not include things like party poppers.
Category 4 fireworks can only be used by professionals.
The law says you must not set off or throw fireworks (including sparklers) in the street or other public places.
You must not set off fireworks between 11:00pm and 7:00am, except for:
• New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when the cut off is 1:00am
Check with your council to find out about any local rules for setting off fireworks.
Get information about firework safety from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Health and Safety Executive
Buying fireworks
You can only buy fireworks (including sparklers) from registered sellers for private use on these dates:
• 26th to 31st December
• 3 days before Diwali and Chinese New Year
At other times you can only buy fireworks from licensed shops.
You can be fined up to £5,000 and imprisoned for up to 6 months for selling or using fireworks illegally. You could also get an on-the-spot fine of £90.
Need help?
Please only call 999 in an emergency. You can report a non-urgent incident or crime online
Alternatively, you can visit our advice pages for information and guidance on a range of issues.
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