As November 5 approaches, the local authority is reminding residents that any bonfire or fireworks display which is open to the public needs to be licensed. A spokesperson said: "It does not matter if your event is free, or you are asking for payment - if it’s open to the public, then a temporary public entertainment licence will be required. Last year, councils in Ayrshire confirmed their views on the possible implementation of firework control zones (FCZ). The Scottish Government gave local authorities new powers to designate FCZs in 2022 following a riot in Dundee involving fireworks. South Ayrshire Council said at the time that it would not be implementing any FCZs in the region.