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Local councils are getting new powers to block betting shops and vape stores from opening on high streets, as part of a bold plan to revive struggling town centers. Under the proposals, vape shops will need planning permission—and businesses can’t disguise themselves as convenience stores to skirt the rules. Adult gaming centers with all-day slot machines also face the same requirement. The move aims to return control to communities after years of seeing beloved local shops vanish. While the betting industry argues their numbers are down and they support local economies, officials stress that empty storefronts—not regulated betting—should be the real focus. The ultimate goal? To turn high streets into lively, community-driven hubs again.

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