Truro bonfire night fireworks cancelled for second consecutive year

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 13:20 · Archive

Truro's annual bonfire night and fireworks display has been cancelled for a second year.

The event, which would have attracted around 5,000 people, has been cancelled following extensive talks over safety plans. Organisers say the expected attendance puts the event into the 'enhanced tier' under Martyn's Law legislation, which requires certain venues and events to bolster security, conduct risk assessments and prepare emergency plans.

How it is being reported

• Popular Bonfire Night event cancelled again over health and safety costsThe event needed to meet strict measures to protect against terrorist attacksThe Independent · 24 Sept, 10:14
• Beloved Bonfire Night cancelled for second year in a row in 'health and safety' pushFury has erupted after a beloved Bonfire Night was cancelled for a second year in a row amid a "health and safety" push. Organisers behind Truro’s annual bonfire night and fireworks display have confirmed it will not go ahead following extensive talks over safety plans. Truro City Council said that due to an estimated 5,000 residents planning to attend the event, it is put into the "enhanced tier" under Martyn’s Law legislation. Passed last year, Martyn's Law forces certain venues and events to bolster security, conduct risk assessments, and prepare emergency plans to shield people from…GB News · 24 Sept, 07:00
• Truro bonfire night fireworks cancelled for second year as locals left furiousLocals have been left angry after a popular bonfire night and fireworks display in Truro which would have attracted around 5,000 people has been cancelled againThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 22:23

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