Have your say on the future of local councils
Residents, businesses and other stakeholders across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being asked for their views on the future of local government.
Balloons and sky lanterns pose a risk to buildings, dry standing crops, forestry, hay and straw stacks, as well as wildlife habitats. Also, once balloons and sky lanterns have come to the end of their use, they leave behind litter.
They are commonly mistaken for food by wildlife, and the strings used to tether balloons have also been known to cause a danger to animals.
East Cambridgeshire District Council passed a motion at Full Council on 16 July 2020 to:
We appreciate this activity is sometimes undertaken to commemorate a loved one. Alternative options like planting a tree not only provides a place to reflect, but also gives back to the environment. Visit the RSPCA website for more suggestions.
We welcome all businesses, parish councils, organisations, schools, landowners and individuals to join our charter. We will add you to our list of organisations taking part.