Brisbane City Council opposition councillor Kara Cook wants smoking banned on a busy CBD footpath, saying people shouldn't have to battle "a cloud of toxic smoke" daily.

The council received a 51-signature petition requesting a ban on smoking on Edward Street between Ann and Queen Streets.

Opposition councillors want smoking banned on Edward Street between Ann and Adelaide streets. Credit:Ruth McCosker

The petitioners also requested the council enforce the hostel on the corner of Edward and Ann streets hold some responsibility for litter from cigarette butts and congestion from persons congregating at the hostel entry.

Cr Cook said she supported the position to ban smoking on the footpath which was frequently crowded with smokers and littered with butts.