Tunbridge Wells (Kent)
- A pilot project involving local partners from trading standards, police, community safety teams, public health and the Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA)[1] was launched in September 2024. The aim and focus of the project is to address under-age vape sales through a series of interventions, supported by a communications campaign.
- The project launch focussed on engagement with retailers in the Tunbridge Wells area to introduce them to the LVA and provide branded guidance information on how to stay compliant with statutory regulations covering product compliance, under-age sales and vape takeback.
- Further visits took place during autumn 2024. This included test purchasing exercises to check retailer usage of Challenge 25. In certain instances non-compliant vapes were removed.
- The pilot also involved direct engagement with members of the community including during Community Safety Week in late October.
- Research of Tunbridge Wells residents was conducted in December 2024.
- For more information on the pilot project please contact info@localvapeaction.co.uk.
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