Overview
- Conditional land‑use agreements have been offered for community events in Leasowe, Beechwood, Noctorum and Seacombe, with Seacombe limited to fireworks only.
- Two bonfires at Ilchester Park and the Woodchurch Estate were lit without permission on October 22, drawing responses from Merseyside Fire & Rescue and police.
- Merseyside Fire & Rescue said a large blaze had been lit by youths, with crews liaising on scene with Merseyside Police.
- Council statements said organisers were asked to reduce bonfire size on safety grounds, not to cancel, and cited guidance including a roughly 4m by 4m by 3m limit at Ilchester Park and a need for a site‑specific risk assessment.
- Officials warned they may remove materials or seek court orders to prevent unsafe fires, while Deputy Leader Cllr Julie McManus said the authority will investigate and work with communities to enable a safe November 5 event where possible.