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We urge government to ensure the proceeds from the tax are specifically targeted for environmental, public health and enforcement purposes

Councils and their directors of public health are deeply alarmed that rates of routine childhood vaccinations are in decline

"Many councils are struggling to fully staff their enforcement services and it’s important local trading standards get the funding they need to properly enforce this ban."

The LGA is warning that the fine amount is too low and might let unscrupulous businesses off the hook.

Councils are fully supportive of the Government’s smokefree generation ambitions