No action to be taken by council over smoking ban
Published Date:
04 July 2008
By Staff Copy
HAMBLETON Council has not had to take any enforcement action against bisinesses over the smoking ban which came into force 12 months ago.
Since July 1, 2007 virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces must be smoke free to reduce the risks to health from the exposure to secondhand smoke. And in Hambleton environmental health officers say both businesses and members of the public have embraced the new legislation.
“Overall the new regulations have been positively received. We have found a high compliance rate and no need to take enforcement action,” said environmental health officer, Peter Taylor.
“The main issue we have been dealing with is the lack of signage and the location and size of smoking shelters.”
The full article contains 128 words and appears in Northallerton Thirsk Bedale newspaper.
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Last Updated:
02 July 2008 11:49 AM
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Source:
Northallerton Thirsk Bedale
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Location:
Harrogate
