Firework control zones to come into force in Scotland ahead of Guy Fawkes night

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Scotland's first firework control zones (FCZs) will come into force in parts of Scotland's two biggest cities next month. Restrictions will be in place across areas in Glasgow and Edinburgh after councils were given the powers to limit the use of fireworks.Glasgow City Council is also running a consultation on whether to impose a future city-wide ban.

The consultation runs until October 20 but any decision would not impact celebrations this year.Glasgow previously received 13 applications for FCZs in the city, with four relating to locations in Pollokshields.

The southside area was the only location chosen and will be the first part of the city to implement an FCZ, which excludes sparklers.The ban will be in place between November 1 and 10, and will extend to both public and private spaces, including gardens.

Pollokshields, with an estimated population of 12,000 people, was given the designation following approval by a review panel comprising councillors, police and fire service officials.The area has seen the most serious kind of firework-related anti-social behaviour in recent years, including a riot on November 5, 2018.Edinburgh will be the only other part of Scotland to introduce FCZs this year with restrictions in Niddrie, Balerno, Seafield and Calton Hill.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join