Angela Burden, of Grange, with Alexander, 4 and Jamie, 8 months, at Henley Beach. Mrs Burden supports a proposal to ban smoking at the beach. Picture: Ian Roddie Source: AdelaideNow <\/p>\n
WESTERN beaches could have \"no smoking\" sections under a proposal to be considered by Charles Sturt and Port-Enfield councils. <\/p>\n
Charles Sturt Council will develop a policy on smoking, following concerns raised by some elected members about people lighting up in public outdoor areas, such as playgrounds and public open spaces, the Weekly Times Messenger reports. <\/p>\n
Mayor Gary Johanson was also keen to apply for a ban on beaches in Port-Enfield, and said the council would consult the community before any changes were made. <\/p>\n
The bans would be the first of their kind in SA, although there are already smoking restrictions in place at beaches in most Australian states. <\/p>\n
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