- Request
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I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding your council's actions relating to non-compliant trading practices, particularly involving stores selling illegal tobacco and vaping products, between 2020 to the latest available date.
Specifically, I would like to request the following information:
1. The number of stores that have been issued closure orders by your council during this period due to the sale of illegal tabacco and vaping products
2. The total number of vapes seized by your council's Trading Standards or other relevant teams during this period -The total estimated monetary value (£) of the seized vapes - Decision
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I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.
1.
Years
Closure Orders
2020
1 closure issued to 1 premise
2021
2 closures issued to 2 premises
2022
12 closures issued to 9 premises
2023
23 closures issued to 21 premises
2024
70 closures issued to 58 premises
2025 (To 30/10/2025)
25 closures issued to 22 premises
2.
Years
Vapes Seized
2020
0
2021
0
2022
5,062
2023
12,015
2024
16,826
2025 (To 30/10/2025)
4,728
Our lead officer places an approximate value on the vapes at £12 each. - Reference number
- 14296957
- Date request received
- 29 October 2025
- Date of decision
- 20 November 2025