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Others were concerned about the impact a smoking ban would have upon the town centre and businesses.

Mark Smith said: “Town is dead enough as it is. Do they realise that chuggers and the litter police actually make people avoid the area?”

James Townsend commented: “I don’t smoke any more, but what about town centre pubs and bars. If people can’t smoke inside they have to step outside.”

Susan Moffet posted: “Blanket bans are not the answer. What is needed is consideration.

“If everyone could be considerate of others and not smoke outside shop doorways or entrances to shopping malls, non-smokers would really appreciate it.

“Banning smoking outside, with the exception of children’s areas, would be a step too far.”