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‘Disgrace’ as council killjoys axe Bonfire Night occasions drawing 100,000 folks

Bonfire Night occasions have been axed amid ­local weather change fears.

Council killjoys have even instructed folks to not maintain their very own shows – claiming the smoke provides to eco air pollution.

Leeds City Council has axed all six of its conventional November 5 bonfires and shows, which often appeal to 100,000 folks. It blamed “climate change ambitions” and prices.

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A council report mentioned: “Environmental concerns were raised during a public consultation.

“The climate change ambitions of the council would not reflect well holding public events of this nature, given the issues associated with them.

“There are increasing cost pressures holding bonfire and firework displays, which are not sustainable.”

Local Dave Wright blasted the choice. He mentioned: “It’s a disgrace. They should be ashamed.”



Environmental issues have been raised

Meanwhile, Cambridge City Council has ditched its bonfire, which pulls a crowd of 20,000, ­after one particular person moaned that final 12 months’s hearth “polluted the air.”

The native authority will maintain a fireworks show as a substitute, and urged residents to attend moderately than maintain their very own fireworks occasions.

The council mentioned: “The fireworks display is in keeping with the council’s environmental policy.

“The focus is on an extended fireworks display and no bonfire, creating a memorable and sustainable community event.

“We invite people to enjoy this collective celebration, rather than holding individual neighbourhood displays.”

Cambridge resident Lisa Jane mentioned: “For goodness’ sake – it’s only once a year.”