24/10/2026
*******Theres not a lot of our threads where we ask the public for their opinion, just feel it’s really Important for our city, its people, pets and wildlife - it’s only a slight change, the fun is still there without the noise, but asking our followers to please give your opinion ? Maybe this can be a small part to influence opinions and change?
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Can I ask for your opinion on this comment from the council?
They are asking for publics opinion?
May I share a story, one of our volunteers who passed away once shared his hatred for what it did to his veteran son. He said he had pillows to block as much sound and watching broke his heart.
Children in bed, woke in shock and disturbing routines.
Older generation - simply no need to scare them.
Anxiety and Nerves, Mental Health and more….taking their situation into account.
And pets, personally, it’s a nightmare for my pets and my neighbours when I can’t calm the dogs and lock my cats in, surely not only me has issues with their pets being scared?
What it looks like? We can have the wow and beauty of lights from fireworks, but hoping you agree, the noise is not necessary (to be truthful for the ratio of people that watch fireworks especially displays, enjoying while the majority of the public have to face the consequences.
Can you give your comments below, if no issue that’s personal to you of course, but just as a city and community can you give us your feelings on this?
Our followers understand issues that may affect people, so your opinions please?
It’s not stopping anything but the bangs!!!!
Sunderland city council asked these questions below?
🎆 Quiet Fireworks: What’s your take? 🎇
Sunderland City Council leads by example with a Quiet Fireworks Policy across council land and council events to protect pets, wildlife, veterans, and residents with sensory sensitivities.
While the council has no legal power to restrict firework noise on private back gardens, we can work together as a community to raise awareness!
I want to hear from you:
👉 Would you support a shift to low-noise/silent fireworks for home celebrations?
👉 How do loud fireworks affect you or your pets in your neighborhood?
👉 Would you support a shift to drone displays ?
Please comment below - have your say.