Date: 28/10/2008
High Peak Borough Council is urging Bonfire Night revellers to keep their families safe and attend only registered events during the Guy Fawkes celebrations.
District and borough councils in Derbyshire have joined forces with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, to encourage pubs, clubs, schools and other event organisers to get their displays registered, under the voluntary regional scheme.
Organisers, who apply for registration to their local councils, are visited by Fire and Rescue Service representatives and are offered information and advice on staging a safer event. Registered fireworks displays are carefully planned and staged. This includes choosing the right display position, crowd control and making sure the event is properly supervised.
John Haken, Executive Member for the Environment, said: "We want Bonfire Night to be both safe and fun. Registered events mean that organisers have discussed their plans with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and received the relevant information and advice to help them enjoy successful celebrations."
Organisers, who want an application pack to join the scheme, and anyone else who requires more information on the Bonfire Registration Scheme, can:
Details of registered bonfire and fireworks events can be fouind on our bonfire and fireworks safety web page and also on our Events calendar.
Registered events (to date) of 2008:Saturday 1 November:
Tuesday 4 November:
Wednesday 5 November:
Saturday 8 November:
You may find further information about times and contact details on our Events calendar, under the relevant dates.
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.