The Vape Shop Conundrum: More Than Just a High Street Problem The recent announcement by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to give councils more powers to stop vape shops and betting shops has sparked a heated debate about the state of our high streets.
Beneath this surface level issue, however, lies a complex problem that requires a nuanced solution. The rise of vape shops on our high streets has been rapid.
These stores often appear overnight in prime locations, frequently owned by shell companies with no visible connection to the local community.