Discussion about New Year's Eve fireworks: security or fun?

Discussion about New Year's Eve fireworks: security or fun?

In Wilhelmshaven, the Environment Committee is planning a first meeting on February 5, in which the topic "New Year's fireworks in Wilhelmshaven" is dealt with. The application for admission to the agenda was submitted by the council group Win@WBV, Berner, FDP and FW. The aim of the discussion is an open-ended discussion, not a Böller ban. Councilor Stefan Becker (Win@WBV) emphasizes the need to give food for thought.

Becker names two main reasons for the application. First, there is a nationwide petition for a Böller ban with almost two million signatures. Second, Becker continues, the experiences from New Year's Eve are negative, especially on the Börsenplatz. He describes the Situation as a "war-like conditions" with a firecracker threshold and shock pistols. Many guests of the restaurants searched for security in the interiors after midnight.

results of the session and discussions

Becker calls for a reasonable discussion about the topic without emotional heating. He suggests allowing fireworks in certain places and forbidden others for it, and determining clear time windows. In addition, a discussion about possible alternatives to classic fireworks is stimulated, such as The duh reports.

The discussion in the environmental committee should offer an important forum to discuss the various views on the subject of New Year's Eve fireworks in the city and find possible solutions.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien