Revised Smokefree guidance

Subject: CIEH

The CIEH and LACORS have released an update to guidance that helps councils continue the positive implementation of smokefree legislation.

Guidance has been updated for local authority regulatory officers to reflect the latest situation and to incorporate best practice and advice, since the 1 July 2007. 

The document revision has taken into account additional good practice and advice including:

• Open air concerts
• Specialist tobacconists
• Private dwellings and communal areas
• Hotels and temporary accommodation

Smokefree England statistics show that in the first year of implementation of the legislation compliance has been consistently high. 98 percent of all premises and vehicles inspected between July 2007 and March 2008 were smokefree in compliance with the requirements of the law.

The guidance can be downloaded here.