Tobacco display ban in shops across Warwickshire

TRADING Standards officers in Warwickshire are reminding large stores that tobacco displays will be banned from April 6.

All large shops in England will be affected by the ban.

All other shops will have to ban displays from April 6, 2015.

It is part of plans to keep tobacco out of sight deter youngsters from smoking and help others kick the habit.

Coun Richard Hobbs, Warwickshire County Council’s portfolio holder for community protection said: “Smoking is an addiction that often starts in childhood. Most people who smoke start before they reach the age of 18.

"The ban will put cigarettes out of the sight of children in shops.’’