Smokefree England

It is now against the law to smoke or allow smoking in virtually all public places, workplaces and work vehicles.

Here's a checklist to make sure you've done everything to comply with the new law:

1. Have you displayed compliant 'no-smoking' signs at the entrances to smokefree premises and in work vehicles?
2. Have you closed any indoor smoking rooms that do not comply with the new law?
3. Are your staff and customers aware that your premises are now smokefree?
4. Are you and your staff prepared to ensure that no one smokes in smokefree premises or vehicles?

If any of your staff or customers want to give up smoking, the NHS offers a range of excellent free support, including local NHS Stop Smoking Services and the Together Programme - an interactive support programme that uses medical research and insights from ex-smokers to help people stop smoking.

Thank you for helping to make England's public places and workplaces cleaner and healthier places to visit and work in.

Making a complaint

To make a complaint about a premises or smokers call us on 01386 565015 (between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) or email us.  Outside of the Wychavon district (or if you are unsure) call the National Compliance Line on 0800 587 1667.

Help and Advice

A factsheet specifically for licensees and clubs can be downloaded - or ask the licensing team to send a copy by phoning them on 01386 565016. You can also email them your contact details.

Advice on Planning matters is available from our Development Control team on 01386 565565.

Help in developing a smoking policy is available from Smoke Free Worcestershire (an alliance of local organisations involved in reducing the harm from tobacco products) on 01905 733258 or on the official website http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/

Local free advice and support for those who wish to quit smoking is available from Worcestershire Smoking Advice Service on 01905 760222.

Our approch to enforcing the law

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Councils have decided on a consistent, joint approach to enforcing the legislation. View our enforcement protocol  (36.58 KB).

Further Information

All Licensing and Environmental Health Matters are now dealt with by Worcestershire Regulatory Services.

For direct public enquiries and referrals:

General Customer Enquiries

Worcestershire Hub on: 01905-822799

(Mon—Fri 8am—8pm, Sat 9am—5pm)

Email: wrsenquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk

Fax: 01905-617132

For Business advice or support call: 0845-3303313

Licensing: 01527-881454

Licensing Surgeries at Wychavon District Council

These are walk in sessions – where appointments are not required.

Monday Afternoons 13:30 to 15:00 Hrs

Thursday Mornings 9:30 to 11:00 Hrs