Don’t know what to do this Bonfire Night? ELL has picked out the best events happening across the boroughs. This is the chance to wrap up warm and head to the best events in London to enjoy a show of spectacular colours.
Whilst fireworks are fun and make a fantastic show, there are safety precautions put in place so that everyone can have a safe bonfire night. This time of year can be very frightening for some people, when the misuse of fireworks potentially endangers lives.
Under ‘Operation Safer Places Autumn Nights’, all 32 boroughs of London will have a local plan in place to target Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) perpetrators and associated crime.
This will be delivered by Safer Neighbourhoods Teams, supported by specialist colleagues and partner agencies.
Innovative predictive crime mapping will be used to identify ASB hot spots and associated crime types, including criminal damage and robbery in every neighbourhood in London. Officers will also be stepping up patrols at key times in hot spot areas.
Screening arches will also be used as part of wider detection tactics to deter the carrying of weapons. There will also be test purchasing operations regarding the sale of fireworks, alcohol and over the counter weapons.
When handling firework always read the safety instructions first. When using sparklers always use gloves. This is a great time for the boroughs to come together and have some fun, so enjoy it and stay safe!
See below firework displays happening in our boroughs. There will be no firework displays in Hackney.
Note: There is a firefighters strike this evening. We advise that you wait until the weekend or November 5th to celebrate Bonfire Night.