A WORCESTER man is £50 richer after winning a Worcester News competition linked to the forthcoming smoking ban.
Earlier this year we, together with Worcester City Council, asked you when the law banning smoking in enclosed public spaces would come into force.
Mr Nicholls, a retired police officer from Perdiswell, Worcester, correctly answered Sunday, July 1.
From that date environmental health enforcement officers will give on-the-spot fines of £50 to anyone found flouting the law, and court action will also be taken against businesses, including pubs, clubs and restaurants, workplaces and public transport, that fail to prevent smokers lighting up.
Leader of Worcester City Council Simon Geraghty said: "Our officers are working with their colleagues in councils across the county to look at ways in which they can best enforce the new law. We will be aiming to adopt a balanced and measured approach, offering help and assistance to businesses.
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