Barbecues, fireworks and airborne lanterns could be banned from moorland surrounding Bolton under new laws sought by the council to avoid anothe catastrophic blaze. Bolton Council’s plan, designed to reduce the risk of devastating wildfires, would create a public spaces protection order covering public moorland areas of the borough.
Anyone found using the prohibited items, which would also include camp fires and camping stoves, would face a fine of up £1,000. If approved the restrictions would only apply to land to which the public have access.
The council is now launching a consultation so that people can give their views on the plan. Details are available on the council website, along with a map of the area that the proposals would cover.
