The City Council of Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife), through the Departments of Citizen Participation, Health and Beaches, promoted a citizen consultation between September 12 and 25 on the creation of smoke-free zones in Playa del Castillo and that resulted in the participation of 231 people, of which 173 (74.89%) were of the opinion that 100% of the beach was smoke-free.
The councilor María Jesús Hernández has been satisfied with the promotion of the new platform Puerto de la Cruz participates among citizens, who have been able to get involved for the first time in participation through the consultations that will continue to be made on the municipality’s website.
The consultation was made to residents over 16 years of age and only 33 people (14.29%) opted for a 50% smoke-free beach and 25 people (10.82%) preferred that the entire area be allowed to smoke.
The Councilor for Health and Beaches, Alberto Cabo, values in a note “the involvement of citizens who have given a positive opinion about this initiative to create smoke-free zones, for what it means to promote health and healthy lifestyles , and reduction of pollution on our coasts”.
With the result of this vote, Puerto de la Cruz is equipped with new tools to continue advancing in the different participatory processes to include people and groups in the procedures, involving them in decision-making for the progress and improvement of the city, summarizes City Hall.
