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Council issue reminder ahead of Bonfire Night

Council issue reminder ahead of Bonfire Night

Council issue reminder ahead of Bonfire Night

Residents in North Lincolnshire are being reminded and encouraged to be considerate of their neighbours as Bonfire Night approaches.

While they can bring enjoyment to many, fireworks are also a source of anxiety to others along with their pets.

The RSPCA has also warned that this Bonfire Night has the potential to be the worst yet for pets as more people opt for home firework displays.

A poll has revealed that 21% of adults in the UK plan to hold private displays – twice as many as last year.

RSPCA animal welfare expert Dr Mark Kennedy said:

“Unfortunately, lockdown measures this year mean that very few organised, public displays are likely to go ahead and we suspect this means lots of families will be choosing to have their own displays at home.

“Due to the Rule of Six and the restrictions on households mixing, we fear that there will be lots of little displays taking place over weeks and weeks, spreading out fireworks noise and causing prolonged distress for animals.

“We’d urge people to be considerate and keep neighbours with animals, including those with nearby horses and other livestock, informed of plans well in advance so they can make preparations to reduce the stress to their animals.”

With North Lincolnshire moving to Covid Tier 2 on Saturday 31 October, residents are asked to consider alternative ways to celebrate Bonfire Night safely at home.

Councillor Rob Waltham, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said:

“Throughout the pandemic the people of North Lincolnshire have come together in a brilliant show of community spirit – being a good neighbour and checking in on each other, performing simple good deeds like cooking an extra meal for someone make all the difference.

“This Bonfire Night, we are asking people to continue this fantastic neighbourliness, considering the harmful impact letting off fireworks can have for our fellow residents and our pets.

“As of Saturday 31 October North Lincolnshire enters Tier 2, with further restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the virus. The guidance is clear – we must not meet in a group of more than six outside. This includes gardens, where people often meet to celebrate Bonfire Night.

“We have to redouble our efforts, to protect the most vulnerable in our communities – our mums, our dads, our grandmothers and grandfathers.”

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