Politics · 11 August 2026
Councils get more power to control new vape and betting shops
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Local authorities in England will now need to give planning permission for all new vape shops, with rules also tightening the definition of what a vape shop is. Councils across Great Britain will also find it easier to refuse new betting and 24-hour slot machine shops. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said these changes aim to give communities more say over their high streets.
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