The Hills. Ban on smoking

Smokers will not be allowed to light up when they are dining outdoors on Castle Hill’s main street. Hills Shire councillors have voted to ban smoking in alfresco dining areas on the Old Northern Rd between Showground and Crane roads.This will extend to all side passages leading to carparks within 10m of the main street footpath. Council will install 12 no-smoking signs at a cost of $745 and a compliance officer will be employed at a starting wage of $38,826 a year.