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RESOLVED:1)         That the
council continue to prohibit the mass release of balloons and sky
lanterns on council land and beaches through terms and conditions
of hire.
 
2)           
That the Council
continue to discourage any mass release of balloons and sky
lanterns through funding or officer time.
 
3)           
That the use of flying
rings on council beaches be prohibited and their use be proactively
discouraged in other areas where there is a chance they could end
up in the sea.
 
4)           
That the Norfolk
County Council Balloon and Sky Lantern Charter be signed up
to.
 
5)           
That available
opportunities be used to promote these practices and encourage
environmentally friendly alternatives, some of which can be found
on the RSPCA website
Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Balloon Releases &
Sky Lanterns | RSPCA.

6)           
That it be
acknowledged that the extent of the powers available currently are
to warn, inform and engage with land users in the hope that they
comply, currently there are no associated resource to patrol the
affected areas nor powers to penalise anyone failing to
comply.
 
7)           
That all parish
councils within the borough be encouraged to adopt this approach
for areas within their ownership.
 
Reason for Decision
 
The recommendations enable the
council to raise awareness of balloons, sky Lantern and flying ring
releases as an avoidable animal welfare, financial and safety
issue, and prevent release on Council land.