Return of annual Blackheath Fireworks takes shape

The Blackheath Fireworks event has not been held for six years

An events company in charge of the return of Blackheath's annual fireworks display has applied to host 29,999 people at the event.

The last time the display took place was before the pandemic. It has been scrapped every year since due to financial pressures faced by the council, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

After confirming last month that the event would return, the council has partnered with Slammin' Events who organises Alexandra Palace Fireworks. The private company's plans will be presented to the council on 27 August.

Sakina Sheikh, cabinet member for culture, communities and sports at the council, said the event would feature a "show stopping fireworks display" with on-site entertainment and market stalls.

The "one-day weekend event" will be held annually between the last week of October and the second weekend of November, plans stated.

The council previously announced that this year's event would take place on 1 November from 16:00 GMT to 22:30 GMT and would be ticketed.

It has not yet revealed how much tickets will cost.

Ms Sheikh said in an announcement last month: "We know residents have to leave Lewisham each autumn to seek firework displays elsewhere in London and have been eager to find a way to bring back the Blackheath Fireworks.

"Now our residents can enjoy fireworks here at home in the borough and invite visitors to join. We're excited to partner with a leading events company to make this happen and are committed to making this return as accessible and affordable as we can."

The council is due to release more information and ticket details in September.