Smoking Ban

With effect from 1 July 2007 it is now illegal to smoke in a public place or at work.

The same rules apply to communal halls in West Kent’s sheltered schemes and to shared entrances and hallways at the association’s blocks of flats.

The local authority can enforce fines on anyone who smokes in a 'no smoking area'.  In addition, West Kent can take action against a tenancy if a tenant, a member of their family or a visitor smokes in a ‘no smoking’ area and it causes a nuisance to other residents.

Tenants can still smoke in their homes and gardens, however with the smoking ban now in place, West Kent also aims to create a healthy working environment for all its staff and contractors.

Please help us to do this by not smoking when West Kent staff or contractors visit and carry out work in your home.

If we are working in your home for long lengths of time, please smoke in a room where we are not working, or if you are in the same room, open the windows and doors and ensure the smoke escapes without filling the room.

Thank you for your assistance.