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Burnham will scrap the Gambling Act's "Aim to Permit" rule, which currently restricts the ability of councils to refuse new betting shops and 24-hour slot machine shops even where there are local concerns Vape shops will also need planning permission to prevent them from opening near schools, while the definition of a vape shop will be tightened to stop businesses avoiding the rules by claiming to be general convenience stores or retailers. Adult Gaming Centres, which offer adult-only access to gambling machines such as slot and fruit machines, will also require planning permission from the start of next year The maximum length of Closure Orders will also double from 6 to 12 months to stop "illegal vape shops and dodgy barber shops" reopening before investigations are complete Burnham said: "For many people, the high streets they grew up with have been hollowed out and become unrecognisable over decades of decline. The rise of vape shops, betting shops and rogue operators have replaced the shops, services, and community spaces that people are crying out for. "That’s not on. I said we would improve Britain’s high streets, and that’s exactly what we are starting to do. We're putting communities back in control and giving local people a real say over what opens on their high street. Local councils will be given the powers they need to rein in unwanted shops and bring town centres back to life. "High streets are the beating heart of local communities, but for too long Westminster has stood by while they have been in decline. This government is committed to restoring our high streets and bringing back hope across Britain"