Barnsley smoking rates fall to lowest level on record, council says

Smoking rates in Barnsley have fallen to their lowest level on record, with more than nine in ten residents now choosing not to smoke, the council says.

New data shows smoking prevalence in the borough has dropped to its biggest-ever fall, according to Barnsley Council.

The council has described the figures as a record low for the town, with 91% of residents now non-smokers.

The authority shared the update as part of its ongoing work on public health in Barnsley.