The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
A new online campaign has been launched by South Holland District Council in an attempt to encourage people not to smoke in areas where children play.
The council’s Smoke Free Code has already been supported by many schools, nurseries and play areas with dozens displaying signs designed by youngsters.
Now in a bid to increase awareness the council is starting an online New Year’s resolution by asking residents to pledge not to smoke around children during 2017.
A new Thunderclap campaign has been launched and the council are currently promoting it through their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Messages posted on the accounts include a link which takes you through to the Thunderclap page, where you can pledge your support.
Once people have done this, Thunderclap will automatically publish a message supporting the campaign on their Facebook and Twitter profiles at 12pm on January 6, 2017.
Coun Anthony Casson, the council’s portfolio holder for food, health and safety, said: “Pledging your support will only take a few seconds of your time.
It is totally free of charge and you do not give any personal details away.
“We are committed to developing safer and healthier communities and will continue to develop our Smoke Free Code across the district.”
For more information visit www.sholland.gov.uk
