Brighton beach could go smoke-free under council plans

Smoking ban may be extended from pubs and cafes to outdoor public areas as Brighton council meets to decide on public consultation

Brighton beach could become smoke-free under plans being considered by the city council.

The proposal to extend the smoking ban in pubs, cafes and shopping centres to outdoor public areas will be discussed on Tuesday by Brighton and Hove city council when it meets to decide whether a public consultation should go ahead.