Total ban on releasing sky lanterns and balloons to be imposed across Milton Keynes?

Councillors were asked this week to launch a public consultation into the proposed ban, which would have a major effect on events such as Wolverton Lantern Festival and also activities at the Peace Pagoda.

People would be asked to find more “environmentally sustainable” and wildlife-friendly products to use instead.

“Charities and schools can be encourage to find other suitable methods of grieving and/or celebrating,” stated a report presented to a meeting of the full council this week.

It urged councillors to note that waterborne lanterns can be just as damaging to the environment.