A Healthier England from 1st July 2007

From 1st July 2007 virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England will become smokefree. A smokefree England will ensure a healthier environment, so everyone can socialise, relax, travel, shop and work free from secondhand smoke.

The following information and links will provide you with information about the new legislation and lets you know how you can play an important part in creating a smokefree England.

Business and Employers

Employers, managers and those in charge of smokefree premises and vehicles will need to:

• display 'no smoking' signs in smokefree premises,
• take reasonable steps to ensure that staff, customers/members and visitors are aware that premises and vehicles are legally required to be smokefree,
• ensure that no one smokes in smokefree premises or vehicles.

You may also want to take these supportive measures:

• remove ashtrays from smokefree areas
• develop a smokefree policy in consultation with staff
• provide your staff and customers with support to quit smoking
• ensure that your staff and customers know where they can smoke if they choose to.

Quitting Smoking

For smokers who want to quit, the NHS offers a range of excellent free support including local NHS Stop Smoking Services and the Together Programme. If you would like support and advice on stopping smoking, call the NHS smoking helpline on 0800 169 0 169 or visit the website.

Frequently Asked Questions!

General Information

Find out general information on the smokefree legislation such as ventilation, smoking restrictions, support available etc.

Locations

Answers to common questions regarding how the new legislation will impact different locations such as home, work, sports stadiums and other public places.

Exemptions

Smokefree legislation makes some specific exemptions for certain premises.

Vehicles

Answers to common questions regarding how smokefree England will impact vehicles used for work.

Enforcement

Your questions answered regarding how smokefree England legislation will be enforced and penalties for non compliance.

A 'Smokefree Enforcement Policy' has been developed which details how Charnwood Borough Council will be enforcing the smokefree legislation. The draft version has been distributed to local business groups for consultation, but we would welcome any comments by 1 June 2007.

Signage

Your questions answered on signage requirements of the new legislation and how to obtain correct signage for your purposes.