Another wedding venue in Chadderton has spoken out against 'rumours' that it permits guests to set off fireworks.

In recent weeks, residents have said they are living in a reoccurring nightmare with loud, display-type fireworks going off 'every night' at unsociable hours.

After The Palm Suite wedding venue on Middleton Road was identified by residents as a suspected hotspot causing the nuisance, Oldham Council hit the venue with a banning order.

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While the manager said the venue prohibits the use of fireworks on its premises and had "never" allowed guests to ignite the explosions, discarded boxes of fireworks and waste were found in its car park last week.

The waste reveals Scorpion 'world destroyer' fireworks had been used, which cost around £300 for the container and are commonly used in large displays.

Videos circulating on social media then seemed to show wedding guests holding smoke 'grenades'.

As well as causing a disturbance to neighbours, the venue sits in dangerous proximity to an Asda petrol station.

The legal notice, served on Thursday (August 31), now means The Palm Suite could face a fine or prosecution if fireworks are ignited from its premises at any time.

The Eastern Pavilion on Featherstall Road South has also been named by residents as a potential suspect after a second box of used fireworks was found discarded nearby.

The box, also showing fireworks with a noise rating of 10 out of 10 and a hefty price tag of around £198, was found opposite the venue and towards the bottom end of the Grand Millon restaurant car park.

Despite this, the venue told The Oldham Times it has a "strict policy against fireworks" but admitted in the past, guests have been known to cross the main road and set fireworks off from the Millon car park.

The Eastern Pavilion claims it informs "every customer" through a written contract, as well as verbally, "that the use of fireworks is strictly forbidden on and around our premises" and guests are reminded of this in the days leading up to the event.

Much like The Palm Suite, The Eastern Pavilion is also in close proximity to a petrol station as BP sits directly opposite the venue's car park.

The spokesman continued: "There has been a significant drop in cases of fireworks outside our venue over the years and the allegation that there are fireworks every night is not true.

"The issue we have is because we don’t allow them to let them off on our premises, they go on the main road or across the road in the Millon car park.

"We have discussed this with the council and police previously who have advised us that we can’t control what people do on public highways and we can’t confront them.

"Despite this, we actively go out to discourage this act but the people who let off fireworks are normally young friends of the bride/groom and tell us because they are not doing it on our premises, we can’t do anything."

The spokesman said, as he is a father to three young children himself, including a child with special needs, the disturbance caused by the fireworks is also adversely affecting his family.

He said: "My children are disturbed every time they go off at silly times.

"I have always condemned this act and will continue to do so."

He also stressed fireworks that are set off from midnight until 2am are not coming from the venue "as weddings finish at 11.30pm", meaning "they are let off at people's private residences when they get home from the venue".

He concluded: "We have always been willing to work with the council and police to come up with ways to stop this."

The assurance from the venue comes as Greater Manchester Police and Oldham Council announced a fresh commitment to crack down on the issue.

The force said it was looking at ways to tackle the issue, which includes enhanced licensing checks at shops and visiting suspected hotspot venues to remind them of the rules.

Chief Superintendent Phillip Hutchinson, from GMP’s Oldham district, said: “Together with our partners, we are determined to act on nuisance fireworks and ensure those involved are acting within the confines of the law.

“While some may think that fireworks can be harmless fun, continued use in certain areas can lead to anxiety and distress for residents, who may feel like they can’t get peace and quiet in their own home.

“We are investigating all the reports that come into us, as they greatly aid our ability to pinpoint when and where we are needed.

“I would ask anyone with any issues or concerns to continue to raise them with us or the council in order to aid us with our plan to tackle such antisocial behaviour.”

Councillor Chris Goodwin, Cabinet member for neighbourhoods, added: “We are aware of the issues fireworks are having on our local communities and we appreciate and understand the frustrations and the disruption this is causing.

“Together we are committed to tackling this situation, and work is already underway to address this anti-social behaviour, with joint efforts being made by all partners, including Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.” 

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