Pubs, clubs and businesses in Stone that are holding firework displays this year have been asked to contact the borough council to make sure their events will be safe.
Last month the authority took part in a number of workshops for businesses across Stafford Borough to learn more about their responsibilities if they are organising firework events for residents and customers. Now the council is encouraging any local business to get in touch for advice on carrying out risk assessments, as well as other safety issues, if they are holding a bonfire event. There are around 1,000 firework-related injuries a year across the country.
People can contact ehtechsupport@staffordbc.gov.uk or on 01785 619000. Lots of advice on the safe use of fireworks can be found at www.staffordbc.gov.uk/fireworks
[box type=”shadow” align=”aligncenter” ]Councillor Frank Finlay, Cabinet Member for Environment and Health, said: “Health and wellbeing is one of the Council’s top priorities. We want everyone to enjoy Bonfire Night, but we also want those in our communities to be safe. If any pubs, businesses or other organisations are holding such an event then I would urge them to get in touch with us immediately.”[/box]
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