Long Fallas Crescent, Brighouse.
ON Saturday, April 26, at 11pm fireworks were let off in the Woodhouse area which, although of short duration, were so loud they were heard in the Fixby area.
As ward councillor I have had quite a large number of angry residents contact me complai
ning about the lateness of the hour and the fact that it woke children and disturbed pets. I must admit it gave me quite a fright and sent my cat running for safety.
Putting all that aside, it was also illegal. May I remind everyone anticipating a firework celebration that using fireworks during the night hours of 11pm and 7am is an offence for which West Yorkshire Police is the enforcement authority.
The only exceptions to this curfew are on November 5, when the night hour is extended to midnight, New Year's Eve, the first day of the Chinese New Year and Diwali, when the evening hours are extended to 1am.
I would urge all residents to abide by these restrictions, which are hardly draconian, and enjoy their fireworks while taking due regard to and consideration of their neighbours, their children and their pets.
(Coun) Ann McAllister
(Con, Rastrick)
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