When was smoking banned in pubs

And surprisingly, given the ease with which tobacco addiction can be managed these days, smoking is still allowed in some NHS grounds. E-cigarettes have muddied the waters of tobacco control, because although they are without doubt safer than cigarettes, some people firmly believe they too should be part of the smoke-free laws. Whatever your view on that score, support for smoke free places is higher now than it was when the law first came in.

In other words, there are very few people — both smokers and nonsmokers — who would like to return to those foggy days of smoke-filled clubs and bars. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later?

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Recommended The average number of cigarettes smoked per person per year, mapped. More about cigarettes Smoking smoking ban E-cigarettes pubs. Already subscribed? Log in. However, Northumberland county council, Durham, North Tyneside, Newcastle, and the City of Manchester have all banned smoking on stretches of the pavement where bars, restaurants and cafes are licensed to put out tables.

Although it does not have a policy, all the licences granted by Gateshead also stipulate that pavement cafes must be smoke-free.

It also plans to take tougher action to stop the sale of tobacco to unders and work to discourage smoking in homes, cars, play parks and at the school gates. Any decision on this would be ultimately the responsibility of our individual district councils in Oxfordshire. Pro-smoking groups say local authorities such as Oxfordshire should not interfere. Password Please enter a valid password.

Submit Submit. By Tom Ambrose. F ive councils have banned smoking on pavements outside pubs , cafes and restaurants. Meanwhile, all licences granted by Gateshead stipulate that outside areas must be smoke-free. Already subscribed? Log in. Forgotten your password? Want an ad-free experience?

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