Stony Stratford to ban smoking on streets...

[Clutter]

Stony Stratford in Buckinghamshire plans to become the first town to ban smoking on its streets.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0124pp3#p00hwkz8

[roachieuk (aka eciggery2011)]

Jun 30, 2011 23:31:47 GMT Clutter said:

Stony Stratford in Buckinghamshire plans to become the first town to ban smoking on its streets.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0124pp3#p00hwkz8

I read this in my local newspaper and lets just put it this way the councilor who is putting it forward really aint gonna be liked lol.As he has pushed many things forward what people didnt want.

But i shall keep you updated with the progression of this as stony isnt very far from me.

www.mk-news.co.uk/News/No-ifs-no-butts-town-asked-to-outlaw-ciggies-29062011.htm

[roachieuk (aka eciggery2011)]

I have just emaild Alderman Paul Barlett and my loca newspaper to see their views on pubs/clubs/places of work maybe offer/allowing ecigs within a work place/pub/club.

As i still feel within my local area is isnt very well known.

[Perpetua]

Any ban always requires enforcing though doesn't it. . . . I can't see there being the man power to 'police' something like this . . . the smoking ban has also contributed to the litter on the streets outside pubs round my way.

It'll be interesting to see what sort of a response you get Roachie from your ecig enquiry.

[AndnAnge]

I heard a snippet on the news that they are considering allowing smoking in certain parts of pubs, due to the decline in pubs In general since the ban.

[Deleted]

This is very interesting. Even in the backwaters where I live not many folk know about the e-cig.

They have a litter ban and folk to enforce it - (city wardens) so it's just a question of where about's they are and I don't think they work evenings

But would be interesting to email (maybe en masse) on his views on the e-cig

Jo

[deesigner]

Jul 1, 2011 7:22:03 GMT AndnAnge said:

I heard a snippet on the news that they are considering allowing smoking in certain parts of pubs, due to the decline in pubs In general since the ban.

It's about time! I've never seen so many vacant, boarded up pubs. It's sad how many have lost their livelihoods since the smoking ban and high taxes on alcohol.

[roachieuk (aka eciggery2011)]

I dont do pubs or clubs havnt done now for around 3 years as i havnt drank for 2 years so doesnt bother me.But Stony isnt the best place to introduce this no smoking ban its one of them places you dont go of a weekend unless you like a fight then its great but most pubs in the area have around 2-3 fights a weekend and thats honest.Its quiet a horrid lil town once the sun goes down.Certainly not a place i would step foot in for pubbing in.But its a nice lil town for shopping.

I shall let you know what sort of response i get if any.

[Deleted]

Is there any email address for the mayor or chief exec or something Roachie?

Very not with it this am

Just been looking for volunteer opportunites...decided local christian bookshop = no go zone...but the Credit Union might be good

Jo

[birdy]

Post this arse councillors email address - i will give him the grief he deserves

[Perpetua]

This is the Town Council's website Birdy, the Clerk should pick up and pass on any correspondence . . .



www.stonystratford.gov.uk/


e-mail address : [e-mail]

[roachieuk (aka eciggery2011)]

I would like peoples views on this as i have already submitted one email and was quiet lengthy sent it this afternoon after wording it correctly.But i would like your views if your local or not.Which i shall also submit.

Many thanks for your time and help.


**edit** I have also added some of what you said perp if that is ok hope you didn't mind about the police issue and manpower

[Perpetua]

Not at all Roachie . . . I'd have thought with local council cut backs, Council Tax payers could think of something of far more use to the Community that the money could be spent on, than employing a person to tell smokers to stub their ciggies out.

Plus all the signage, that's far from inexpensive.

[cigeliquid]

After long consideration i to have composed an albeit short email for the Town Council www.stonystratford.gov.uk/

Anyone who dosent have the time to word a reply of their own do feel free to copy and paste mine.

WANKER`S

[Perpetua]

It would seem that it's not the Town Council's view, just the personal view of one Councillor . . . .

“At present the Town Council has yet to debate the issue and therefore any views expressed are clearly personal ones. For my own part, while the idea may be appealing, I think we have to ask what problem this is trying to resolve. If it is a matter of litter, there may be a better solution through the provision of further ashtrays or litter bins. I am sure that all the other councillors will have views on Councillor Bartlett’s proposal and I look forward to the debate on July 19.”