Manchester city centre's newest park announces major change for visitors starting next month
Cigarettes, cigars and vaping will be 'banned' at Manchester city centre’s newest park, Mayfield, from next month. Bosses have announced the move - on World No Tobacco Day - in a drive to protect residents and visitors from the serious and life-threatening illnesses caused by smoking.
That's in part down to the fact Mayfield is not a council park, but instead a space the public can use which has been built by joint public-sector and private business partnership. Staff who work on site will have a 'friendly chat' with smokers to ask them to stop, and the Manchester Evening News understands the approach will not be 'heavy handed' or 'in your face'.
"Becoming a smoke-free park is a natural step that will only create a more enjoyable experience for many of our visitors and staff, as well as protect the park’s wildlife, waterways, and biodiversity. We will be working closely with Manchester City Council and NHS Greater Manchester to encourage and support people to refrain from smoking within the park when we go smoke-free next month."
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