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Burnham calls for council powers boost

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for more council enforcement powers to support England’s high streets.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham © Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for more council enforcement powers to support England's high streets.

Mayor Burnham, who hopes to return to Parliament by winning the Makerfield by-election next week, wants councils to be given the power to prevent the ‘over-concentration' of businesses like vape shops. 

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