LIVING WELL EVENT AT 3 LOCATIONS IN BRIGG TODAY

The leader of North Lincolnshire Council, the Director of Public Health and others have agreed to work together to help residents stop smoking and lead healthier lives.
Today (Thursday 5 June) during a LivingWell event at the Angel in Brigg, five influential figures will sign a declaration on tobacco control that commits them to work to reduce the harm caused by smoking. 

• Coun Liz Redfern, leader, North Lincolnshire Council 
• Coun Rob Waltham, chair of the council’s Health and Wellbeing Board 
• Simon Driver, Chief Executive, North Lincolnshire Council 
• Frances Cunning, Director of Public Health 
• Young Mayor Alex Noakes 

The Declaration includes a number of specific commitments that enable the council to lead on tobacco control to:

• Reduce smoking among residents and minimise health inequalities 
• Develop plans with partners and local communities 
• Support Government action at national level 
• Protect tobacco control work from the commercial and vested interests

The LivingWell event is open to the public (10am to 4pm). It takes place at three locations today ( 5 June) – The Angel, The Buttercross and Market Place. You can find out about a range of initiatives to help improve your health. These include: physical activity, stopping smoking, health trainers, dental education, walking your way to health, health checks and lots more.

Coun Redfern said: “Smoking cuts lives short and damages families. It takes money out of the pockets of those who can’t afford it and reduces massively the length our residents lives. The Declaration is a statement about our dedication to raising awareness in our local communities about the harm caused by smoking.”

Frances Cunning, Director, Public Health, said: “We are committed to tackling smoking and helping those that want to kick the habit and provide the necessary support they need to make that all important decision to give up and stay smoke free.”

Hazel Cheeseman, Acting Director of Policy and Campaigns of health charity ASH, said: “Tackling tobacco can transform lives and communities, reduce inequalities and put cash back in the pockets of those who need it most. We’re delighted that North Lincolnshire Council has joined over a third of top-tier councils across England in signing the Declaration and committing to reduce the harm caused by smoking.”