What Bristol people think
Consultation with the people of Bristol shows massive support for a smoke-free Bristol.
In Ireland support for smokefree policies increased once they were introduced and people experienced the positive effects on workplaces, pubs and eating-places.
We expect support for the smokefree legislation to increase as people enjoy the clean air in workplaces, pubs and restaurants after 1 July 2007.
Askbristol September 2005
Askbristol featured an internet discussion between 2nd August and 29th September 2005 on various aspects of smokefree Bristol. 136 people logged onto the discussion.
Headline result
- Most people wanted smokefree pubs, clubs and leisure facilities in Bristol.
The Big Smoke Debate - South West May 2004
Citizens from every region in England were given their chance to voice their options on smokefree proposals in The Big Smoke Debate. The consultation was the biggest health consultation ever to take place in England.
In the South West, the survey took place from 24 May 2004 and ran for six weeks. The consultation received a lot of media coverage and was promoted in workplaces, shopping centres and at county shows. There were 23,843 people who responded.
The most important finding was that 81% of respondents backed smokefree workplaces.
Headline results
- 70% want restaurants to be completely smokefree
- 77% want cafes to be completely smokefree
- 73% want shopping centres to be completely smokefree
- 61% want railway stations to be completely smokefree
- 93% want taxis to be completely smokefree
- 58% want pubs and bars to be completely smokefree
- 82% want offices to be completely smokefree
Bristol's Biggest Think Tank September 2004
To give a Bristol perspective, The Big Smoke Debate questions were put to members of the Bristol Citizens' Panel - Bristol's Biggest Tank. The panel is statistically representative of the wider population of Bristol and is used by the council and its partners to provide feedback to the decision makers. The survey took place in September 2004 and attracted a response from 1181 panellists.
68% of panellists backed a law to make all workplaces smokefree.
Headline results
- 65% want cafés and restaurants to be completely smokefree
- 69% want shopping centres to be completely smokefree
- 83% want Bristol to be smokefree either indoors, outdoors or both
- 68% were bothered by tobacco smoke, either 'A great deal' or 'A fair amount'
Quick Polls September 2004
Bristol City Council's website has featured two quick polls looking at attitudes to a smoking ban. Quick Polls give a quick snapshot of the opinions of website visitors, however, they are not full surveys like the previous two examples.
Headline results
- 62% of quick poll respondents were in favour of smokefree policies
- 56% of quick poll respondents wanted tighter controls over smoking in public places