Fury over 'terrible decision' as Manchester city council leaves Bonfire Night plans in ashes again

Readers have reacted following the news that Manchester City Council have pulled the plug on Bonfire Night events for another year.

Major public bonfire nights and fireworks organised by the council will not take place again this November, with bosses blaming 'rising costs' and 'pressure on budgets'.

Manchester City Council has confirmed that it will not be reinstating bonfire events, including the huge celebration at Heaton Park and that the focus should instead be on delivering a 'bespoke' programme of autumn and winter activities, including pumpkin carving, Halloween in the City, and the Christmas parade.

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After the M.E.N shared the news, a number of readers commented with their thoughts, with one person slamming the decision as 'terrible', arguing that Bonfire Night is an 'English custom that should be defended'. Others commended the council for the move and said the events are a 'waste of taxpayers' money'.

Lrxt28 said: "[The council] will happily spend millions on the town hall but not on family events where we can get together and celebrate. Ridiculous" as Marcus Bridger wrote: "Terrible decision. An English custom that should be defended".

Other readers had a difference of opinion however, as Kippaxal posted: "Great news. If only they'd ban them full stop" and John198 wrote: "And rightly so it’s a complete waste of taxpayer money."

As gentlyw commented: "Tbh it’s archaic and I’m sick of the fireworks all year round anyway. It’s just morons and cavemen who are excited by big bangs"."

Council-run events have