High Peak Borough Council have issued advice to partygoers and people attending celebrations on the 5th November; they are urging people to only attend registered events.
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.
Fire and Rescue Service representatives will visit all organisers who apply for registration. Information and advice will also be offered on staging a safer event. Registered events must
make sure 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 or more information on
the Bonfire Registration Scheme should contact High Peak Borough
Council on 0845 129 77 77. Information on safety can also be found at www.direct.gov.uk
In the Derbyshire Dales, bonfire or fireworks display organisers should
contact Karen Carpenter, Environmental Health Officer at Derbyshire
Dales District Council, on 01629 761212 for a Registration Pack.
Alternatively you can download a pack from the DDDC's website at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk.
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