This site has been produced through a partnership with other local councils across Hertfordshire to develop a new 'Hertfordshire Totally Smoke Free Eating Guide', in order to encourage and increase the number of smoke free eating establishments available in Hertfordshire. It sits on a new website, "Smoke Free Hertfordshire"

The site was launched to coincide with No Smoking Day in March 2004.

We would like members of the public to vote for their favourite smoke free restaurant, cafe or hotel. The application form on this page is for businesses only, all you need to do is email the name and address of the establishment and we'll make sure they're sent an application form.

Email suggestions to c.lomax@stalbans.gov.uk

• Encourage and promote businesses who are able to offer Smoke Free Eating;
• Provide FREE publicity for Totally Smoke Free Eating establishments in Hertfordshire;
• Encourage businesses to adopt a Smoke Free Eating policy and Enable members of the public to easily access information on Smoke Free Eating in Hertfordshire.
  

There have been considerable changes in attitude amongst the public to eating in an atmosphere polluted with second-hand smoke. In a recent survey published by the Office for National Statistics in July 2003, 88% of people asked said they would like to see restrictions in place on smoking when they were eating. There are also increasing concerns about passive smoking and its affect on health.

The website will publicise businesses who can offer either:

• Smoke free eating in a room completely separated by a closed door from
  other areas where there may be smoking or
• Totally smoke free premises (no smoking permitted in any part of the
  building and business operation)

A ventilated area is not acceptable or full protection against the dangers of second-hand smoke although businesses may see some potential benefits in improving ventilation.

The website will be Hertfordshire wide and accessible both as a stand-alone site and also linked from the busy web sites that each local council has in place. This is the first site of its kind in Britain so it should receiveplenty of publicity. Restaurants, pubs, tearooms etc. will be able to describe their food business and what they have on offer, and will be able to include 2 digital photographs. In addition the site gives information about whether the premises are child friendly or accessible for disabled people. There will be NO CHARGE for this service and you can join the website at any time.

The search facility will find premises by category (cafe/hotel etc) and by location.

Fill in an application form. We would prefer you to use the PDF version which can be downloaded below.

Email the form to c.lomax@stalbans.gov.uk or return a hard copy to;
Environmental Health Promotion
Environment and Health
St Albans City & District Council
Civic Centre
St Peter's Street
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 3JE

Supplying a photo - this must be digital and sent as .jpg file on disc or emailed to the addresses above.

Totally Smoke Free Eating Form

Your public - the site will be well advertised and will encourage people to nominate businesses for inclusion as well as to tell us if your premises are not offering smoke free eating. We will remove any business from the site who has not been truthful in its application. A sample from each area will be checked.

Smoke Free Hertfordshire is an initiative developed with funding from the Department of Health. The purpose of the group is to develop activities and actions that contribute to the control of tobacco and a reduction in its use. It is an established local group with representatives from Primary Care Trusts across Hertfordshire, District Councils, and Trading Standards. The objective of this project is to recognise and reward good practice across the catering industry.