The Act Overview Part 4: Firework control zones Section 28—Prior consultation on proposals
75.Section 28 places a duty on local authorities to prepare and publish (as the case may be) key details of any proposal for the designation of a firework control zone, or any proposal to amend or revoke any such zone. Each proposal must set out the reasons behind what is proposed, the boundaries of the zone, the date from which it is to have effect, how long it is to have effect and details of the consultation that the authority is to conduct.
76.The local authority is then required to consult persons who are likely to be affected by or have an interest in the proposed firework control zone. This is not limited to just residents and businesses located within the proposed firework control zone, but also other members of the community in or near the proposed firework control zone as well as organisations that would be affected by firework activity such as Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service.