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Originally Posted by MikeSz

There are a number of restrictions on the use of fireworks which are summarised in the link below - Its Oxford council's guide (best one out there really - Lancashire dont have one!) but the rules are universal .

Oxford City Council: Fireworks

The Fireworks (Amendment) Regulations 2004 prohibit anyone under 18 from possessing fireworks, and anyone except professionals from possessing display fireworks in a public place. These regulations also prohibit the use of fireworks at night (23:00 - 07:00), with the following extensions for festivals:

• Until 01:00 on the night of the Chinese New Year
• Until 01:00 on the night of Diwali
• Until 01:00 on the night on New Year's Eve
• Until 00:00 on 5 November

These regulations are enforced by the police. There is a penalty of up to £5,000 or 6 months in prison for breach of curfew. The supply, purchase or possession of excessively loud fireworks over 120 decibels are also prohibited.

Taken from the above link.

So how come when we phone the police they told us that it wasn't a police matter and that it wasn't even an official nuisance as they were not going on until after 11pm? It must have been considered that it was not a public place and so falls within the above permitted regulations.