Organised firework displays improve safety and boost community engagement, the fire service says.
which will be presented to West Yorkshire Fire Authority's Community Safety Committee on Friday, reads: "A lasting impact of Covid-19 and other world events saw the reduction of diversionary activities hosted by third sector partners, such as organised bonfires.
"These types of activities should be supported and encouraged to assist in the reduction of anti-social behaviour."In September, Leeds City Council said all six of its organised Bonfire Night events had been scrapped as part of efforts toThe displays at East End Park, Roundhay Park, Woodhouse Moor, Springhead Park, Middleton Park and Bramley Park have not been held since 2019.
Scott Donegan, Operations Response Area Manager at the fire service, said: "Having organised activities of course helps to reduce risk, but clearly there is a cost associated for those who hold such events, whether they are publicly or privately funded, and that is not something we are in a position to help with sadly.
"We will of course offer our support where we can to those that need it to ensure communities are kept as safe as possible across West Yorkshire."
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