The NFU calls for urgency from Defra to publish the research findings on the impacts of sky lanterns.
Our petition reaches more than 100,000 signatures as more members of the public become concerned with the harmful impact of sky lanterns. 100,000 signatures is recognised by Parliament as a significant milestone.
We wrote to Environment Minister Trudy Harrison MP to ask for a national ban on sky lanterns. In a positive step forward, Defra has now commissioned further research into sky lanterns and their impact to clarify the case for a total ban. NFU members – read the letter in full.
Our petition reaches more than 50,000 signatures as members of the public call on the government to follow the lead of 185 local councils and introduce a ban.
NFU launches petition calling for a total ban of sky lanterns in England and Wales.
Coalition meets Jo Churchill MP, Environment Minister for Defra. She commits to commission research on the risks of sky lanterns and disposable barbecues.
Coalition of organisations writes to Rebecca Pow MP, Under Secretary of State for Defra, calling for a national ban.
NFU launches campaign to urge people to email their council to ban sky lanterns on land it owns. To date 174 councils out of 333 have banned them in England and Wales.
Labour MP Ruth George introduces Ten Minute Rule Bill to prohibit the use of sky lanterns in England. It did not progress.