Crackdown on vape and betting shops in bid to revive high streets
The changes could save households £14 a month, while 26% of UK adults have accidentally taken out a subscription in a year, Citizens Advice said.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham will unveil plans to crack down on vape shops, betting outlets, and rogue businesses as part of an effort to revitalize Britain's high streets after decades of decline.
- Communities have lost control over town centers as vape and betting shops replaced vital services, hollowing out high streets; Burnham's measures aim to restore local decision-making power.
- Burnham will accelerate rules tackling 'subscription traps' to January, requiring companies to simplify cancellations and provide upfront cost information. He will also launch consultations on banning deceptive 'discount' offers.
- Proposed legislation revokes the Gambling Act's 'Aim to Permit' rule, allowing councils to refuse betting outlets. Government also doubles Closure Order durations to 12 months, granting police and councils more time to investigate organized crime.
- While Burnham spends August in 'listening mode' consulting the public, Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride criticized the plans as a 'vanity tour' offering only 'tinkering' rather than broader tax cuts.
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Crawley councillors welcome news they could be given more powers to stop vape and betting shops from opening
Crawley councillors have welcomed the news that local authorities could be given more powers to stop vape and betting shops from opening in town centres.
Plans to give councils greater control over High Street uses welcomed
Commercial property agent Prop-Search has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcement of new measures intended to help revitalise Britain’s high streets and give local communities a greater say over the types of businesses operating in their town centres.
Anti-Tobacco Lobby ASH Calls for Tougher Vape Restrictions Despite Admitting They Help Smokers Quit
Anti-tobacco campaigners Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) have already criticised Burnham’s vape shop crackdown announced overnight. Chief Executive Hazel Cheeseman dismissed the plans as “a knee-jerk announcement”, saying “it’s hard to see how it will make a meaningful difference on vape shops”. Even Burnham deserves more credit than that… Despite acknowledging vape shops “play…
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