3. Moving smokers outside

3. Moving smokers outside

Moving smokers outside will create a healthier indoor environment for your staff, visitors and customers.

Managing noise and litter
You are responsible for managing noise and behaviour outside your premises. You must also manage the litter outside your premises or you could face a fine. You should take steps to minimise noise and litter before the legislation comes into force and ensure that you are prepared. How the council can help you comply.

Smoking shelters
If you want to adapt your building or set up smoking shelters, canopies and/or put tables and chairs on the pavement, you are likely to require planning permission.
Before starting any work speak to our planning department. More information on planning.

Where smokers should stand
There is currently no guidance on where people can stand outside premises to smoke.
When considering where your smoking customers and staff should stand you should consider premises next door and above, as well as your non-smoking customers.