Smokefree Legislation
On 1 July 2007, a new law was introduced to make virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England smokefree.
Places the Law Covers
The smokefree legislation covers:
all offices, factories and shops
pubs, bars, restaurants and membership clubs
the public areas of hotels, B&Bs and residential care homes
taxis and public transport
work vehicles that are used by more than one person
The new law means that indoor smoking rooms are no longer allowed, so anyone wishing to smoke will have to go outside instead.
All smokefree premises and vehicles are required to display no-smoking signs - see What Businesses Need to Do.
This page has links to more information for employers and different types of businesses, including pubs, restaurants, hotels, care homes and taxis.
Download flyer for businesses to raise awareness of the new legislation and where to get help and advice. Sent to around 3,000 businesses in Eastbourne with Business Rates bills. (273 KB)
Download poster for the public about the new smokefree legislation. This will also appear as an advertisement in East Magazine each month, starting with the March 2007 issue. (274 KB)
A colour information sheet with a summary of the aims of the new smokefree law, which places will be smokefree and help for smokers who want to quit. (364 KB)
Colour poster to raise public awareness, displayed in local pubs and clubs, and on Eastbourne Buses. (345 KB)
Download a presentation about the new smokefree legislation by Kareen Plympton, Licensing Manager. Presented to the council's Licensing Committee on 12 March 2007. (197 KB)
View our full colour Smokefree Eastbourne bookmark. 20,000 will be distributed from May 2007 onwards through Eastbourne Public Libraries and library related outreach. Produced by Central Community Press. (325 KB)
Download Smokefree Eastbourne guidance about smoking shelters, covering legal and licensing issues, and considerations for location, safety, nuisance and anti-social behaviour, equal access, planning and building control. (445 KB)
Planning advice for business premises and workplaces on providing external smoking areas and covered structures for customers and employees. (33.6 KB)
Publicity flyer promoting the advice, publications and forms available on the council's website at www.eastbourne.gov.uk/smokefree (100 KB)
