In recent years we have seen rogue traders taking advantage of loopholes or weak enforcement and illicit vape shops selling unsafe products to young people. Meanwhile, across the country, fake “American Candy” stores have been able to rip off customers.
I know from conversations with local people that these shops are both damaging the reputation of our shopping streets and driving away families and shoppers.
Portsmouth’s shopping areas should not be overrun by fake shops and for criminal activity. Instead, they should be safe, vibrant places for families and communities.
That is why I have launched my “Stop Dodgy Shops” campaign to build community support to crack down on rogue traders and protect our city’s shopping streets.
As part of this campaign, I am calling on Portsmouth people and local businesses to sign my petition to show their support for stopping dodgy shops, and to share their suggestions for what further action could be taken to prohibit and prosecute illicit activity across Portsmouth’s shopping streets.
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