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Smokefree Colchester

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All enclosed public places and workplaces in England must become smokefree by 1st July 2007.



The new law will cover:
  • All offices, factories and shops
  • Pubs, bars, restaurants and membership clubs
  • The public areas of hotels, bed and breakfasts and residential care homes
  • Taxis and public transport
  • Work vehicles that are used by more than one person.
The law will mean that indoor smoking rooms, still common in workplaces, will no longer be allowed, so anyone wishing to smoke will have to go outside instead. All smokefree premises and vehicles will be required to display no-smoking signs. On these pages you will find:
  • The new laws explained
  • Guidance for businesses
  • Access to Smokefree resources
  • Help in giving up smoking


For more Smokefree information, please contact:

Food Safety Team
Colchester Borough Council

Phone: 01206 282582
E-mail: food.safety@colchester.gov.uk

Here are some links to other useful websites:

Smokefree England homepage (external link - opens in new window)

Advice for businesses and employers (external link - opens in new window)

Frequently asked questions (external link - opens in new window)

Colchester and Tendring Stop Smoking Service (external link - opens in new window)

More info on NHS support services (external link - opens in new window)


What will happen when we go Smokefree?

Some general information about the new legislation


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What do businesses need to do?

Find out what businesses and employers need to do by 1 July 2007 to comply with the new smokefree legislation.


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Resources and Guidance

Get resources and publicity materials to help businesses comply with the new smokefree legislation.


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Why Smokefree?
Find out about the benefits of the new smokefree legislation from 1 July 2007
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Going Smokefree - business benefits
How does going Smokefree benefit my business?
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Advice for customers and employees
How will going Smokefree affect me?
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Stop Smoking - Go Smokefree
Advice and support for those trying to stop smoking
Read more about Stop Smoking - Go Smokefree >>




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