Lawyer explains your rights if neighbours are setting off fireworks

A lawyer has explained how residents in England and Wales can respond when neighbours’ fireworks cause a disturbance. The rules set overnight limits, but people may also complain about persistent or excessive noise during permitted hours.

Most fireworks cannot be set off between 11pm and 7am, with later cut-offs on November 5, New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year. The lawyer advises speaking to the neighbour first if it is safe; fireworks outside the permitted hours or being used dangerously can be reported to police. For ongoing noise, residents can contact their council’s environmental health team and keep a record of when the disruption occurs and how it affects them.