A consultation on Firework Control Zones (FCZ) for autumn 2025 in Edinburgh is now underway.

Earlier this year interested communities were invited to apply for their area to become a FCZ. Consultation participants will now be able to give feedback on nine potential FCZs in:

• Niddrie
• Sighthill/Broomhouse
• Gracemount
• Moredun
• Calton Hill
• Seafield
• Balerno
• Corstorphine
• Longstone

Consultation responses will help form plans for future FCZs, which will be reported to Culture and Communities Committee in August.

Councillor Margaret Graham, Culture and Communities Convener, said:

We want people to be able to enjoy Bonfire Night safely and responsibly, and introducing FCZs is one way we can support communities to do that.

As well as drawing on experience from last year’s FCZs, this consultation will help us to better understand the impact on residents as we approach autumn 2025.

I would encourage all those who are interested to take part in the consultation to help us shape plans for Bonfire Night.

FCZs were first introduced to support the safe use of fireworks in Edinburgh in 2024, based on assessments from Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and Council data. These covered Balerno, Calton Hill, Niddrie and Seafield and lessons learned from their operation will be considered in the introduction of future FCZs.

The current consultation will run until 29 July. Take part online.