Sale of fireworks
Under the Explosives Acts 1875 to 1976, Fireworks Act 1975 to
1976, and Keeping of Fireworks Order 1959 a licence is required to
hold or sell fireworks in any premises. The council (often
jointly with local fire services) inspect premises to ensure that
safety conditions are met prior to issuing a licence. The fee
is £100 for a new application and £50 for renewals.
Firework regulations
Tower Hamlets Trading Standards
investigates all fireworks related problems, including sales of
fireworks to under-aged people, the sale of dangerous explosives
and the unsafe storage of fireworks.
Suppliers and retailers of fireworks must
be registered with Tower Hamlets and suppliers of fireworks outside
the recognised fireworks season – which is about three weeks each
year – must have a licence from the Tower Hamlets Licensing
Section.
Additionally, wholesalers must provide Tower Hamlets Licensing
with information about large sales of fireworks.
Further information
Copies of the Explosives Acts 1875 to 1976,
Fireworks Act 1975 to 1976, and Keeping of Fireworks Order 1959 can
be obtained from Office of Public Sector Information,
or a copy can be inspected at the council offices where you may
also obtain details of the fee, an application form and further
help or advice.
You can also download the
application form here. You will be
contacted in writing on receipt of the application form and a site
visit arranged.
See also
Contact us:
Contact Tower Hamlets Licensing Service for
advice on how to apply for a licence, or Trading Standards Service
for advice regarding underage sales
Mulberry Place (AH)
PO Box 55739
5 Clove Crescent
London E14 1BY
Opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to
Friday
Tel: 020 7364 5008
Fax: 020 7364 6901
Email: tradingstandards@towerhamlets.gov.uk
or licensing@towerhamlets.gov.uk