Petition calls for smoke and vape-free zones at Scarborough Beach

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 19:38 · Archive

A petition is calling on the City of Stirling to create designated smoke and vape-free areas at Scarborough Beach.

A community petition is calling on the City of Stirling to create designated smoke and vape-free areas at Scarborough Beach. The petition, launched by Bethany Taylor, a mother of a young family, argues that visitors should be able to enjoy the beach without exposure to second-hand smoke and vape emissions whilst running, walking, swimming, skating, playing basketball and using playgrounds.

Taylor points to existing smoke and vape-free town centre initiatives introduced by the City of Vincent in Leederville, Mt Hawthorn, Mt Lawley/Highgate, North Perth and Northbridge as examples of how local councils can create healthier public spaces.

The petition argues that designated zones could protect the community from passive smoking and vaping, reduce cigarette butt and vape-related litter, and provide positive role modelling for young people. Supporters have also raised concerns about environmental impacts, with one supporter calling for cigarette butts to be banned from beaches and public spaces due to their potential to pollute waterways and harm wildlife. At the time of reporting, the petition had 70 signatures of its 100-signature goal.

How it is being reported

• Scarborough Beach could be one step closer to smoke and vape-free zones as petition gains tractionScarborough Beach could introduce designated smoke and vape-free areas under a community petition calling on the City of Stirling to create healthier public spaces for families and beachgoers.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 19:00
• Scarborough Beach could be one step closer to smoke and vape-free zones as petition gains tractionScarborough Beach could introduce designated smoke and vape-free areas under a community petition calling on the City of Stirling to create healthier public spaces for families and beachgoers.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 19:00

In this story: Bethany Taylor · City of Stirling · City of Vincent · Scarborough Beach

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