Ealing Council Calls for Full Ban on Disposable Vapes in 2024

Ealing Council has passed a motion calling for a full ban on the sale of disposable vaping devices in the borough in 2024. Although Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and the Conservatives largely shared the same position on the issue, the vote still featured the usual political sparring.
The motion calls on the council to use its licensing powers to restrict the ability of shops in Ealing to sell disposable vapes.

The Labour-led council took aim at the Liberal Democrats for bringing the motion forward first, with several councillors saying there were more important issues to address and defending the council’s record on enforcing licensing objectives. However, speakers from all parties agreed that vaping and protecting children’s safety are priorities for the borough.