20th August 2026

Given the concerns around environmental crime, illegal trading and enforcement in Stockport, why does Stockport Council not consider emulating the recent enforcement operation associated with Rupert Lowe in Great Yarmouth, involving vape shops and barbers etc?

What assessment has the Council made of that approach, and could similar coordinated enforcement action be undertaken in Stockport where businesses are suspected of breaching environmental, licensing, trading or other relevant regulations?