Smoke Free Outdoor Areas Policy

Objective

The objectives of Mid-Western Regional Council in banned smoking in various Council owned buildings and on certain Council owned lands are to:

  • Improve the health of community members;
  • Improve public amenity and maintenance of Council property;
  • Raise community awareness of the issues associated with smoking;
  • Provide community leadership in taking measures to protect the health and social wellbeing of the community; and,
  • Minimise cigarette butt pollution on Council owned land.