To help keep our communities safe there will be nine areas in the city where it will be illegal to set off fireworks, even on private property, from 31 October to 9 November 2025. These areas are known as Firework Control Zones and can help reduce noise, stress, littering and antisocial behaviour caused by fireworks. These areas are
- Balerno
- Calton Hill
- Corstorphine
- Gracemount
- Longstone
- Moredun
- Niddrie
- Seafield
- Sighthill.
Download the FCZ notice of decision report (PDF)
Timeline
March 2025 - communities were able to apply for areas to be considered as Firework Control Zones.
April to June 2025 - these applications were assessed and evaluated by the Council, fire, and police services.
June to July 2025 – public consultation on proposed zones.
August - Culture and Communities committee considered a report on the findings of the consultation and recommended Firework Control Zones in
- Balerno
- Calton Hill
- Corstorphine
- Gracemount
- Longstone
- Moredun
- Niddrie
- Seafield
- Sighthill.
60 day lay period before zones can be put into place.
31 October to 9 November – potential Firework Control Zones.