00:01New vape shops in England could need planning permission before opening and a government
00:06plans to give councils more control of high streets. The proposals would also make it
00:12easier for councils to block new betting shops and require planning permission for adult
00:18gaming centres in England. For communities, the government says the aim is to create high
00:23streets with a wider mix of businesses and services. The plans also include longer closure
00:30orders for shops linked to illegal activity in England and Wales. Opposition parties say
00:36the changes could leave more empty units unless government also tackles business rates and other
00:42costs facing small businesses.
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