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NFU urges 180 councils to ban sky lanterns
30 December 2020 |
The NFU is seeking a total ban on sky lanterns to safeguard property and animals
The NFU is urging the public not to release sky lanterns on New Year s Eve because of the dangers they pose to livestock, farm buildings and the environment.
The union s campaign has so far resulted in 175 councils across England and Wales banning the release of sky lanterns on council property.
It has already received support both from the general public and organisations such as the National Fire Chiefs Council.
However, there are over 180 councils who are yet to ban them.