Louth Councillor Calls for Crackdown on Vape Shops Opening Near Schools - 07/04/2026

A sweet shop can be “flipped” into a vape store “almost overnight,” a Louth councillor has warned, as concerns mount over the number of vaping retailers operating in town centres and close to schools.Councillor Robert Nash sounded a call for change to legislation at the latest meeting of Louth County Council, where he said “any corner shop” could be turned into a vape shop without the need for planning permission.Councillor Nash’s motion also sought stricter rules on shopfronts, calling for a ban on “bright neon signs, cartoon graphics and products aimed at children” on the exterior of vape stores. He also urged that shop windows be covered or limited to “neutral signage in line with tobacco product restrictions,” and that vaping products be kept out of view behind counters or in closed containers.Councillor Nash joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.