This is the list of documents available for the submission By Bailie Kyle Thornton:- "Council notes that while responsible use of fireworks can provide enjoyment to some people, they can be a source of fear and distress to others - including animals and wildlife. Council notes calls from the RSPCA, amongst other interested parties, who believe that the use and sale of fireworks requires further regulation in order to maintain community cohesion and reduce the risk of fireworks causing distress, injury or anxiety to people, as well as death, injury or distress to animals. Council notes that fireworks are a regular feature of Glasgow's seasonal calendar and that events in recent weeks in communities throughout the city have highlighted a number of safety concerns, including incidences of 'street battles' using pyrotechnics and fireworks set off at unsociable hours. Council further notes reports that the number of people treated in Greater Glasgow on Bonfire Night for firework injuries more than tripled this year and constituted the highest number of injuries recorded since 2008. Council understands that legislative competency relating to fireworks is split between the Scottish and UK Parliaments. Council therefore welcomes the publication of the Firework Review Group's independent report on the legislation governing fireworks in Scotland. Council notes that the report makes reference to the public response to the Scottish Government's consultation on fireworks conducted in 2019 in which very substantial majorities were reported to believe that there should be more controls over how fireworks are used in Scotland (92%), that there should be more controls over the sale of fireworks (94%), and that there should be more controls to make sure animals are not caused unnecessary suffering because of the use of fireworks (93%). Council further notes the conclusion reached by the Firework Review Group that a "fundamental shift is required in how fireworks are accessed and used". Council notes that the report issues 11 recommendations including introducing restrictions on the times of day fireworks can be sold and the volume of fireworks that can be purchased, further restrictions on the days and times fireworks can be set off, and the commissioning of research by the Scottish Government to evaluate the wider health and environmental consequence of firework use in Scotland. Council therefore resolves to liaise with the appropriate layer of government to strengthen the regulation of fireworks here in Glasgow. Council further instructs officers to bring a report to the relevant City Policy Committee outlining Glasgow's response to the Firework Review Group report as well as the practicability of pursuing the following measures: - to require all public firework displays within the local authority boundaries to be advertised in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people; - to actively promote a public awareness campaign about the impact of fireworks on animal welfare and vulnerable people -including the precautions that can be taken to mitigate risks; - to support legislation limiting the maximum noise level of fireworks to 90dB for those sold to the public for private displays; - to encourage local suppliers of fireworks to stock 'quieter' fireworks for public display..

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