The measures will give local communities more say over what businesses can open in their town centres, as well as extra powers for the police and local authorities.

• The government will revoke a rule which currently restricts the ability of councils to refuse new betting shops even where there are strong local concerns.
• New vape shops and adult gaming centres will require planning permission.
• Police and local authorities will be given more time to investigate properties linked to organised crime. The maximum length of orders closing premises will rise from six months to 12.
• Burnham's initiative follows his moves to cut tax from domestic - electricity bills, cap- bus faresand lower- business ratesfor pubs, clubs and live music venues.

(Reporting by James Davey; editing by William James)