LEGAL HIGHS - TACKLING ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS ON THE GROUND

Vince, Legal highs are a topical issue - and the shops, completely legitimate, often attract negative activity including illegal drug use, antisocial behaviour and related crime. Having secured licences for lapdancing venues, I wonder if a similar approach could be taken for legal highs. For example, a council can 'licence' the shop - therefore keeping it away from troubled areas, or schools, at the request of the public. I appreciate this is really a Home Office Question - but I'd be interested in your perspective on this. Kelly-Marie