Alderney's States asked to approve smoking ban
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Alderney's States asked to approve smoking ban
Alderney is probably the only place in the British Isles where you can still smoke in public places and workplaces - but that's soon likely to be a thing of the past.
Next month the States are being asked to approve a ban. It'd start at 4am on Tuesday June 1st next year.
Campaigners who've organised protest marches in the past seem to have given up hope of overturning the decision.
Next month the States are being asked to approve a ban. It'd start at 4am on Tuesday June 1st next year.
Campaigners who've organised protest marches in the past seem to have given up hope of overturning the decision.
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Another 'any town - anywhere' coming up - who would want to visit Alderney at an even greater cost than visiting Guernsey - to find it is the same as any town you can go by car to in England? Individuality is totally eroded now......
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Re: Alderney's States asked to approve smoking ban
RESIDENTS in Alderney have again spoken out against a smoking ban in enclosed public spaces.
Former States member Lin Maurice (pictured) told last night’s people’s meeting at the Island Hall that a ban was unnecessary and would be unpopular.
She also said the States had failed to consult the public despite two protest marches and numerous petitions.
Mrs Maurice said: ‘People are making it quite clear they do not want a ban, but freedom of choice.
‘A ban is not in Alderney’s interests. Tourism will suffer, pubs will close and people will lose their jobs if a ban is introduced.’
Mrs Maurice added: ‘We’re just bowing to pressure from Guernsey.
‘This is Alderney, not Guernsey. We do things differently here.’ (from thisisguernsey)
Former States member Lin Maurice (pictured) told last night’s people’s meeting at the Island Hall that a ban was unnecessary and would be unpopular.
She also said the States had failed to consult the public despite two protest marches and numerous petitions.
Mrs Maurice said: ‘People are making it quite clear they do not want a ban, but freedom of choice.
‘A ban is not in Alderney’s interests. Tourism will suffer, pubs will close and people will lose their jobs if a ban is introduced.’
Mrs Maurice added: ‘We’re just bowing to pressure from Guernsey.
‘This is Alderney, not Guernsey. We do things differently here.’ (from thisisguernsey)
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