Runnymede Smoke Free Charter Sub-Group

The Runnymede Smoke Free Charter Sub-Group is a multi-agency group which has been set up by Runnymede Borough Council and reports to the Local Strategic Partnership. The aim of the group is to support the implementation of the Health Protection and Improvement Bill which proposes a smoking ban in public places.

The group has identified 3 main areas for joint working:

Junior and Secondary Schools

Letters will be sent to Head Teachers to ask Board of Governors to adopt the charter and encourage/provide opportunities for school age children who smoke to reduce/stop smoking.

Restaurants

A pack of information will be provided for restaurants to assist on how become smoke free restaurant and workplace before the legislation is implemented.

Local Businesses

To work with the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses on the development of smoke free policies in the workplace.

Membership of the Runnymede Smoke Free Charter Sub-Group

County Councillor Elise Whiteley – Surrey County Council

County Councillor Mary Angell – Surrey County Council

Councillor Paul Greenwood - Runnymede Borough Council

Sue O'Brien – Stop Smoking Specialist, West Surrey Stop Smoking Service

Karen Simmonds – Tobacco Alliance Control Co-ordinator, Smokefree Surrey Alliance

Lisa Andrews – Health Promotion Development Worker, North Surrey Primary Care Trust

Suzanne Harrison Community Partnership Officer, Runnymede Borough Council

If you have any comments or suggestion on the work of the group please email Runnymede.smokefree@runnymede.gov.uk or write to Suzanne Harrison Runnymede Smoke Free Charter Sub-Group, Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone KT15 2AH