Rushcliffe Borough Council has agreed to stop the use of loud fireworks at its events.
The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on March 9 that the council will look to cease using fireworks as a means of celebration at its future events and instead look for quieter alternatives.
The move is part of a bid to protect residents with disabilities and pets from the potential distress and noise pollution loud fireworks can cause.
Those affected by loud fireworks can include people with sensory processing disorders, hearing conditions, post-traumatic stress disorder and those with respiratory conditions such as asthma, as well as pets, farm animals and wildlife.
The council is also set to encourage private event operators and local households in the borough to adopt a similar approach and is among the first local authorities to make such a decision, following other local authorities such as Surrey Heath, which made a similar move in 2004.
Surrey Heath Borough Council also implemented a maximum £5,000 fine or six months imprisonment for those found to be in breach of the rules. Rushcliffe Borough Council has not clarified whether it intends to adopt similar penalties.
Rushcliffe Borough Council also made the point that lower noise fireworks are an alternative for those looking to enjoy firework displays whilst also considering vulnerable members of the local community.
Councillor Abby Brennan said: "Whilst fireworks can be a fun and enjoyable way of marking special occasions for some, we also understand louder fireworks can cause concerns for residents and their pets.
“By being one of the first councils to make this decision across the UK, we hope that many other local authorities and organisations follow suit.
"We would also encourage event operators in Rushcliffe to also look at possible alternatives at their events.”
