Edinburgh councillors call for tighter vape shop regulation after fire
Edinburgh councillors are urging the Scottish Government to grant local authorities powers to regulate vape shops following a fire in Glasgow.Summary
Following a major fire at Glasgow Central Station, which began in a vape shop and caused significant disruption, Edinburgh City Council is calling for tighter regulation of vape shops. Green councillor Susan Rae raised the issue at a regulatory committee meeting, highlighting the 600 registered vape shops in Edinburgh and the lack of council powers to regulate them. Currently, councils can only ensure product legality and age restrictions. The council agreed to formally request new regulatory powers from the Scottish Government, acknowledging that additional resources would be needed. The fire forced the closure of Glasgow Central Station for almost 10 days, impacting transport links, and demolition work continues on the damaged building.
(Source：The Herald)
