General

The Council believes that a healthy workforce is essential to the success of the authority and that the promotion of healthy lifestyles will assist in achieving this.  In support of this aim all directly managed Council buildings and their associated land, plant and equipment used in a public place by Council employees or contractors, all vehicles owned by or under the control of the Council, either temporarily or otherwise and all private vehicles when used for transporting colleagues and/or service users have been designated smoke free, guaranteeing all employees and visitors the right to work in, or visit an environment that is free from smoke.