Halloween - Trick or Treat?

Halloween - Trick or Treat?

As Halloween approaches, many families will be celebrating with trick or treating.   While this can be an enjoyable event for children and communities, it is important to be respectful of those who do not wish to take part.  We encourage our residents to make their preferences clear and ask everyone to celebrate responsibly.

Trick or Treat …….  Whatever it means it MUST be a REQUEST to an occupant at an address!  Not a DEMAND or a THREAT.  Note, criminal damage does not have to be permanent damage in law and therefore things like throwing eggs at property would be criminal damage.  Throwing eggs at a person would be an assault.

Stay Safe ….. If you are going out in the darker evenings try and go as a group or with an adult.  

If you do not wish to receive Trick or Treaters, then please consider displaying a “no trick or treat” sign in your window or door.  These signs help indicate that you do not wish to participate and should be respected by callers.

You are under no obligation to answer the door to unexpected callers.

Be vigilant when answering the door to unexpected callers

Check who is there through a window spyhole, video doorbell or door chain before opening the door.

If you feel uncomfortable or unsure, do not open the door.  

Children and parents should only call at houses clearly displaying Halloween decorations or otherwise indicating they are participating.

Please respect any property displaying a “No Trick or Treat” notice.

Let's work together to ensure Halloween remains safe, enjoyable and respectful for everyone in our community.