Fireworks Safety and Reporting 2026

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The London Borough of Harrow is working with partners over a two week operation to help prevent and respond to the unsafe or anti-social use of fireworks during the autumn festive period.

From 24 October to 10 November 2026, the council's Public Protection Team will carry out extra patrols across Harrow during the peak fireworks season, including Halloween, autumn half-term and Bonfire Night.

The team will work with residents, target known hotspots, use CCTV support where needed and respond quickly to reports of anti-social or dangerous firework use.

Reporting fireworks misuse

Fireworks can be noisy and disruptive, and we know they can cause distress to some residents, pets and vulnerable people.

While fireworks can be enjoyed safely and legally, dangerous use on our streets and in public spaces has a significant impact and risk to others. This behaviour is unacceptable and illegal.

If fireworks are being used safely and lawfully in a private garden, the council cannot take action solely because of the noise. However, if fireworks are being set off in a street, park or other public place, how you report it depends on when it is happening.

If it is happening between 7pm and 10pm

Call our dedicated evening phone line on 020 4604 2775. The team will assess reports that may need a same-evening response.

The line will be open from 7pm to 10pm each evening, and until 11pm on 8 November.

Outside these hours

Use the map on this page to report what has happened. You can also use the map at any time to report fireworks misuse or tell us about locations where it has been a problem in previous years.

Reports made through the map are not monitored for an immediate response. The information will be reviewed and may help us plan patrols, engagement and other preventative activity.

If fireworks are being set off outside the permitted times

Setting off fireworks outside the permitted times is an offence enforced by the police, not the council. Report this to the police on 101.

If there is immediate danger

If fireworks are being used dangerously and there is an immediate risk to life or property, call 999. Do not approach anyone who is using fireworks.

Using the map

The map helps us identify locations where fireworks misuse is happening or has happened before.

Use it to tell us about:

  • a current issue outside the dedicated phone line hours
  • a location where fireworks misuse has been a problem in previous years

Click ‘New Pin’, drag the pin to the location on the map, then answer the short questions that appear. Use the Help tab if you need guidance on how to place a pin.

Reports will be considered alongside other information held by the council and its partners. Adding a location does not necessarily mean that a patrol or enforcement action will take place, but every report will help us build a clearer picture of local concerns.

Engagement and reassurance activity

Officers will also be visiting locations across Harrow to speak with residents, provide reassurance and share firework safety advice. These visits will take place from 6.15pm to 7pm on the dates listed below.

Engagement dates and locations

  • Monday 26 October 2026 – Outside Broadway Food Centre, 89-91 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 5EP

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026 – Morrisons underpass entrance, Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road, Harrow HA1 4BB

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026 – Outside St Lukes Charity Shop, Kenton Road, HA3 8DP

  • Thursday 29 October 2026 – Outside Sainsbury’s, 1 The Broadway, Stanmore HA7 4DA

  • Friday 30 October 2026 – Outside South Harrow Underground Station, Northolt Road, Harrow HA2 8HN

  • Saturday 31 October 2026 – Outside St George’s Shopping Centre, St Ann’s Road, Harrow HA1 1HS

  • Sunday 1 November 2026 – Outside Rayners Lane Underground Station, Alexandra Avenue, Harrow HA5 5EG

  • Monday 2 November 2026 – Outside Tesco, North Parade, Mollison Way, Edgware HA8 5QH

  • Tuesday 3 November 2026 – Outside North Harrow Underground Station, Station Road, North Harrow HA2 7SR

  • Wednesday 4 November 2026 – Outside Pinner Underground Station, Station Approach, Pinner HA5 5LZ

  • Thursday 5 November 2026 – Outside Tesco Express, 375 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End HA5 4JN

  • Friday 6 November 2026 – Outside Holy Trinity Church, 1A Headstone Drive, Wealdstone HA3 5QX

  • Saturday 7 November 2026 – Outside Canons Park Station, HA8 6RN.

  • Monday 9 November 2026 – Outside Tian Hu Take Away, Belmont Circle, 498 Kenton Lane, Harrow HA3 8RF

  • Tuesday 10 November 2026 – Outside Cake Box 215 Streatfield road, Stanmore, Harrow HA3 9DA

The London Borough of Harrow is working with partners over a two week operation to help prevent and respond to the unsafe or anti-social use of fireworks during the autumn festive period.

From 24 October to 10 November 2026, the council's Public Protection Team will carry out extra patrols across Harrow during the peak fireworks season, including Halloween, autumn half-term and Bonfire Night.

The team will work with residents, target known hotspots, use CCTV support where needed and respond quickly to reports of anti-social or dangerous firework use.

Reporting fireworks misuse

Fireworks can be noisy and disruptive, and we know they can cause distress to some residents, pets and vulnerable people.

While fireworks can be enjoyed safely and legally, dangerous use on our streets and in public spaces has a significant impact and risk to others. This behaviour is unacceptable and illegal.

If fireworks are being used safely and lawfully in a private garden, the council cannot take action solely because of the noise. However, if fireworks are being set off in a street, park or other public place, how you report it depends on when it is happening.

If it is happening between 7pm and 10pm

Call our dedicated evening phone line on 020 4604 2775. The team will assess reports that may need a same-evening response.

The line will be open from 7pm to 10pm each evening, and until 11pm on 8 November.

Outside these hours

Use the map on this page to report what has happened. You can also use the map at any time to report fireworks misuse or tell us about locations where it has been a problem in previous years.

Reports made through the map are not monitored for an immediate response. The information will be reviewed and may help us plan patrols, engagement and other preventative activity.

If fireworks are being set off outside the permitted times

Setting off fireworks outside the permitted times is an offence enforced by the police, not the council. Report this to the police on 101.

If there is immediate danger

If fireworks are being used dangerously and there is an immediate risk to life or property, call 999. Do not approach anyone who is using fireworks.

Using the map

The map helps us identify locations where fireworks misuse is happening or has happened before.

Use it to tell us about:

  • a current issue outside the dedicated phone line hours
  • a location where fireworks misuse has been a problem in previous years

Click ‘New Pin’, drag the pin to the location on the map, then answer the short questions that appear. Use the Help tab if you need guidance on how to place a pin.

Reports will be considered alongside other information held by the council and its partners. Adding a location does not necessarily mean that a patrol or enforcement action will take place, but every report will help us build a clearer picture of local concerns.

Engagement and reassurance activity

Officers will also be visiting locations across Harrow to speak with residents, provide reassurance and share firework safety advice. These visits will take place from 6.15pm to 7pm on the dates listed below.

Engagement dates and locations

  • Monday 26 October 2026 – Outside Broadway Food Centre, 89-91 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 5EP

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026 – Morrisons underpass entrance, Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road, Harrow HA1 4BB

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026 – Outside St Lukes Charity Shop, Kenton Road, HA3 8DP

  • Thursday 29 October 2026 – Outside Sainsbury’s, 1 The Broadway, Stanmore HA7 4DA

  • Friday 30 October 2026 – Outside South Harrow Underground Station, Northolt Road, Harrow HA2 8HN

  • Saturday 31 October 2026 – Outside St George’s Shopping Centre, St Ann’s Road, Harrow HA1 1HS

  • Sunday 1 November 2026 – Outside Rayners Lane Underground Station, Alexandra Avenue, Harrow HA5 5EG

  • Monday 2 November 2026 – Outside Tesco, North Parade, Mollison Way, Edgware HA8 5QH

  • Tuesday 3 November 2026 – Outside North Harrow Underground Station, Station Road, North Harrow HA2 7SR

  • Wednesday 4 November 2026 – Outside Pinner Underground Station, Station Approach, Pinner HA5 5LZ

  • Thursday 5 November 2026 – Outside Tesco Express, 375 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End HA5 4JN

  • Friday 6 November 2026 – Outside Holy Trinity Church, 1A Headstone Drive, Wealdstone HA3 5QX

  • Saturday 7 November 2026 – Outside Canons Park Station, HA8 6RN.

  • Monday 9 November 2026 – Outside Tian Hu Take Away, Belmont Circle, 498 Kenton Lane, Harrow HA3 8RF

  • Tuesday 10 November 2026 – Outside Cake Box 215 Streatfield road, Stanmore, Harrow HA3 9DA

Page last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 04:33 PM