As loyal readers know, Nanny's virulent hatred of fags knows no bounds. However, kudos to Brighton and Hove council for excelling even Nanny's rabid hatred of fags and making utter knobheads of themselves.
It transpires that Brighton and Hove could become one of the first places in the UK to ban smoking in its parks and on its beaches.
Councillors are being asked to approve a public consultation, to extend the voluntary ban in playgrounds to other public spaces in the city.
Cllr Daniel Yates, chair of Health and Wellbeing Board, is quoted by Brighton and Hove News:
“The health benefits of smoke free areas and protecting children from second-hand smoke are well established.What utter bollocks!
We’re keen to keep people safe from the effects of smoking in public areas, especially children who are most vulnerable. However we also want to ensure any measures taken have support of residents in the city. The report is a welcome addition to the meeting agenda.”
It is not at all well established that passive smoking is in anyway harmful in the open air.
Maybe he should direct his attention to the toxic effects of the congested roads of Brighton instead!
The areas being proposed to become smoke free, following consultation, are locations where children are most likely to be present, especially during school holidays at times when the parks and beaches are busiest.
The plans are due to go before the city council’s health and wellbeing board next Tuesday, 21 July. If agreed, the consultation will run from the 22 July for 12 weeks.









