Blackburn to rule on who should and who shouldn’t be vaping
Blackburn council will decide vaping rules, limiting use to adult smokers quitting, while targeting youth prevention.Summary
Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to formalise its vaping policy, restricting use to adult smokers who are trying to quit and explicitly prohibiting minors. The decision follows a health report revealing that more than half of 107 surveyed schoolchildren in the borough use nicotine vapes, with a quarter admitting to drug‑laced vapes. Council members will adopt a multi‑agency approach, partnering with public health, police, smoking cessation services, and schools to provide education, support, and targeted interventions for young people. The policy aligns with national guidelines and the Tobacco Free Lancashire and South Cumbria Strategy 2023–2028, aiming to protect vulnerable groups and prevent the normalisation of vaping among children.
(Source：Lancashire Telegraph)
