Alderney's States asked to approve smoking ban

Alderney is probably the only place in the British Isles where you can still smoke in public places and workplaces - but that's soon likely to be a thing of the past.

Next month the States are being asked to approve a ban. It'd start at 4am on Tuesday June 1st next year.

Campaigners who've organised protest marches in the past seem to have given up hope of overturning the decision.

Another 'any town - anywhere' coming up - who would want to visit Alderney at an even greater cost than visiting Guernsey - to find it is the same as any town you can go by car to in England? Individuality is totally eroded now......

RESIDENTS in Alderney have again spoken out against a smoking ban in enclosed public spaces.
Former States member Lin Maurice (pictured) told last night’s people’s meeting at the Island Hall that a ban was unnecessary and would be unpopular.
She also said the States had failed to consult the public despite two protest marches and numerous petitions.
Mrs Maurice said: ‘People are making it quite clear they do not want a ban, but freedom of choice.
‘A ban is not in Alderney’s interests. Tourism will suffer, pubs will close and people will lose their jobs if a ban is introduced.’
Mrs Maurice added: ‘We’re just bowing to pressure from Guernsey.
‘This is Alderney, not Guernsey. We do things differently here.’ (from thisisguernsey)

yea rite..