Local government in Cheshire is changing from April 1 when Ellesmere Port & Neston Borough Council will cease to exist.
On the 1st of July 2007 virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England became smokefree. This has provided a healthier environment so everyone can socialise, relax, travel, shop and work free from secondhand smoke.
The council appointed two smoke free compliance officers, based within the Environmental Protection Unit, who visited all of the local businesses in the district that were affected by the changes to assess if they met the regulations and then provided advice / guidance where appropriate.
This process has now been completed but should you require more information and advice about the smoke free legislation and what it means you can either -
For all businesses that are interested in building a smoking shelter the council has provided a set of guidelines, please click on the link below to view this document:-
Should any business require a copy of the document please call the council's Environmental Protection Unit on 0151 356 6457 or 0151 356 6653. If someone is smoking in a smokefree place or vehicle, you can -
