Councils Gain Power Over Vape and Betting Shops | Nottingham News

Local councils are getting a major boost in power to control where vape shops, betting shops, and adult gaming venues can open — especially near schools. The government is ditching the “aim to permit” rule for gambling spots, making it harder for new betting shops unless there’s a strong reason not to. With pubs declining and vape shops booming, communities want more say over what pops up in their neighborhoods. Authorities also plan to extend closure times for problem spots from six to 12 months, and tighten definitions to stop businesses from disguising themselves as legal shops. Expect more public input as these rules roll out early next year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cce297af77d94bf3