Council cannot rule out £25,000 payout for Glasgow fire vape shop
Glasgow City Council may provide a £25,000 payout to businesses affected by a fire, but eligibility for a vape shop with unpaid debts is uncertain.Summary
Glasgow City Council announced a £4.4 million fund to support businesses impacted by a fire on Union Street, potentially offering £25,000 to each affected business. However, the council cannot confirm if a vape shop at 105 Union Street, which owes £10,000 in non-domestic rates and is not registered with the Scottish Government, will receive funds. While outstanding debts would be deducted from any payout, concerns have been raised about compensating a business with a history of non-compliance and potential legal violations related to unregistered vape sales. City MSP Paul Sweeney has urged the council to take a “tighter approach” and scrutinize the shop’s structure before providing public funds. The council leader, Susan Aitken, emphasized the priority of supporting businesses affected by the fire and encouraged eligible traders to apply for the fund by April 5th.
(Source：The Herald)
