Requests to establish a firework control zone in several areas across Glasgow have been accepted.

These areas are Knightswood, Woodlands, Shawlands, Strathbungo, Summerston, Alexandra Park, Toryglen, Linn Park, Cardonald, Broomhouse, Pollokshields and Dennistoun, with four separate applications received for Pollokshields.

Now, communities in these locations are being asked for feedback about creating the zones.

Full details of the consultation, which will remain open until August 18, can be found at: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/9643.

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, city convener for Neighbourhood Services and Assets, said: “Firework control zones are a new concept and it’s necessary we test the interest in having zones introduced in different places in the city.

“The concerns about anti-social behaviour and the misuse of fireworks are entirely understandable and there may be other more effective ways of dealing with this issue, such as tighter restrictions on sales.

“But requests for firework control zones have been received and those people who have submitted applications for a zone are entitled to have their views properly considered and consulted upon before any conclusion is reached.

“As a local authority, we will have to look at a range of factors before we decide whether to proceed with a control zone. But community voices are a crucial element of the process and so I urge people to respond to this consultation.”

Communities across Glasgow have been asked to share their views on applications for firework control zones.

This follows the new Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 which allows local authorities to create these zones, making it a criminal offence to ignite a firework within the zones.

The offence includes firing or throwing a firework into a zone.

Public view is important to establish these zones in neighbourhoods around the city.

The council will also explore alternative methods to address the issue when reviewing a request for a firework control zone.

This includes working together with emergency services and communities, engaging with young individuals, and targeted enforcement activity.

Recently, a motion by the Glasgow City Council has raised the possibility of making the entire Glasgow area a firework control zone.