Andy Burnham government confirms high street shop rule change from 2027

NewsMidlands NewsYour MoneyFrom the start of next year06:20, 11 Aug 2026Andy Burnham has confirmed a new high street shop law in England - giving councils more powers to block vape and betting shops. Vape shops in England and Wales are to need planning permission under the Labour Party government shake-up.‌Under the law change, councils will be able to reject new betting shops and adult gaming centres. And vape shops will be subject to planning permission from the start of 2027.‌“Local people will actually have more of an input into whether or not those shops should open in the first place, giving them a proper say about how their high streets should look,” a government source said.‌READ MORE Andy Burnham council tax cut proposed for 19 million householdsDawn Butler, the MP for Brent East,