Glasgow Council Tightens Vape Shop Rules Post-Fire
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Glasgow City Council is advocating for stricter regulations on vape shops and lithium-ion battery storage following a devastating fire on Union Street. Councillors from various parties are proposing motions to the Scottish government for improved safety measures, including enhanced planning controls, tougher fire safety standards, and clear storage guidelines. Public concern is rising due to recent battery fires in heritage areas, leading to calls for better coordination between departments to enforce licensing, planning, and rates regulations. A recovery group is forming to potentially purchase the damaged Union Corner site, and the council plans a masterplan for the Central Station area, including compulsory purchase options for heritage buildings.
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