Runnymede Borough Council says the ban is due to the 'anti-social impact of smoking'.
By Chris Caulfield & Flaminia LuckResidents living in homes owned by a Surrey council could be banned from smoking on their balconies.
It comes following a survey in which a majority of respondents said smoking should not be allowed on balconies. The proposed ban comes following a recommendation in January to carry out a consultation with impacted tenants.Four people said smoking should not be allowed on a balcony that is next to another home20 people said it should not be allowed if it causes a "nuisance" to other residents
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