Question reference: S6W-22836
- Asked by: Ash Regan, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party
- Date lodged: 9 November 2023
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Current status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 21 November 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government (a) what correspondence it has had with and (b) what representations have been made to it by the City of Edinburgh Council regarding firework control zones in Edinburgh.
Answer
The City of Edinburgh Council formed a part of the Firework Control Zones Working Group, which co-developed the Guidance for Local Authorities.
Representatives from City of Edinburgh Council attended information sharing sessions for local authorities held by the Scottish Government, in partnership with the Scottish Community Safety Network.
Formal representations have been made by the City of Edinburgh Council to the Scottish Government to express interest in availing themselves of the funding for firework control zones.