Council to vote on proposals to ban release of sky lanterns & helium balloons

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The council’s Environment and Climate Change Committee will vote tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1) on proposals “to prohibit the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons from all council land and premises and from council licensed events”.

North Lanarkshire Council set to vote on proposals to ban the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons.

The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Animal welfare groups, including Animal Concern have long argued for restrictions on the release of lanterns and balloons. “We are strongly urging councillors to take this opportunity to show animal life matters and to vote to protect North Lanarkshire’s - and it’s neighbours - natural and built environment.

“More and more local authorities are using the powers they have to do what they can. We’re approaching the point where Holyrood and Westminster must recognise their responsibility.

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