The source added that no staff member had been disciplined for a breach of the smoking ban for home workers.The edict is highlighted in a new report, funded by the pro-smoking group Forest and published tomorrow by the freedom campaign the Manifesto Club.Some 50 councils banned smoking and/or vaping breaks entirely, even if workers were clocked out.More than 100 councils banned smoking outside of council buildings and grounds. In one instance Islington council ordered its staff to move 50m away from its buildings before lighting up.Denbighshire banned smoking in civic centres, country parks and outside facilities while the report uncovered bans on smoking on beaches in Pembrokeshire and Swansea.Nottingham Council and Rushcliffe banned smoking at council events. Bracknell Forest banned smoking in council-managed open spaces. "Absurdly, some councils are stopping their workers from vaping too, which makes it harder for smokers to give up. "As responsible employers and public health leaders, councils make no apology for leading by example and looking to protect the health of their employees and the wider public."