Over the past few years, a large number of new shisha lounges have been established in the borough and have caused some community concern. We've established a new policy on shisha lounges being opened in the borough to address this concern.
The policy is a ‘one stop shop’ for residents, council officers and those seeking to establish a lounge. It outlines our approach to dealing with such operations.
Where tobacco smoking is legal, the borough will make efforts to ensure that traders and establishments comply with the necessary warning signs to the public about risks to health.
We also want to continue to crack down on illicit tobacco sales. Illicit tobacco damages legitimate business and makes tobacco more accessible to children. Tobacco smuggling is serious organised crime and the proceeds made from it are used to fund further criminality, perpetuating the cycle of harm.
