(i)         to request that organisers of all public firework displays within Torbay advertise them in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people;

(ii)        to support public awareness about the impact of fireworks on animal welfare and vulnerable people – including the precautions that can be taken to mitigate risks;

(iii)       to write to the UK Government urging them to introduce legislation to limit the maximum noise level of fireworks to 90 decibels for those sold to the public for private displays; and

(iv)       to encourage local suppliers of fireworks to stock ‘quieter’ fireworks for public display.