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Should councils be given powers to impose affordable leases and block vape stores on high streets?
High streets face long-term decline, with 12,804 shops closing in 2024 versus 9,002 openings. Councils currently lack powers to control private rents or restrict shop types like vape stores. The Green Party proposes expanding compulsory purchase orders and granting councils authority for affordable leases and blocking certain shops.
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