Businesses Clear The Air Ahead of Smokefree Law

With only days to go until the new Smokefree legislation comes into force on 1^st July, many restaurants and other businesses have decided to go smokefree early, including the Council and NHS. One of these premises is popular Nuneaton town centre restaurant ‘The Jailhouse’ who went smokefree on 17^th May.

 

Kim Carr, Restaurant Manager said:

 

‘We went smokefree early because I value the health of my staff and customers. The Jailhouse has always been favoured for its healthy food choices and by going smokefree my customers can now benefit from eating healthy food in a clean, smokefree environment. I am also attempting my own quit attempt so not only will the restaurant be smokefree but the owner will too!’

 

The Jailhouse is not the only business that is taking this approach. Abbeygate Shopping Centre, The Griff Inn, Ellisons and Pastels Day Centre have all gone smokefree early.  The Griff Inn was the first business to go smokefree in March 2006 and, contrary to the fears of many, trade has never been better!

 

Our recently appointed Smokefree Environment Officer, Adrian Rowe alongside Environmental officers has been visiting businesses across Nuneaton and Bedworth over the last few months providing specialist support and advice about how to prepare for the new legislation. By 1^st July all businesses and enclosed public places will need to ensure their premises are smokefree and display approved signs at each entrance to the premises.

 

 

 

The smokefree message is also being spread throughout Nuneaton and Bedworth through an extensive advertising campaign. Taxis, buses and car park tickets have all been emblazoned to raise awareness of this milestone event. For further information please contact our Smokefree Environment Officer Adrian Rowe on 02476 376462 or you can visit the Smokefree England website at www.smokefreeengland.co.uk.