Consultation on single use vape regulations

Information about our consultation on single use vape regulations and guidance on the use of fines, notices and other civil sanctions.

We're responsible for making sure the rules in the Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024 are followed. As part of our role, we must explain how we'll use fines, warnings, and other penalties included in these rules. 

We've provided our our explanation (or guidance) below. You should read this alongside the actual regulations and our overall enforcement policy.

Guidance on the Use of Fines, Notices and other Civil Sanctions by Westmorland and Furness Council when Enforcing the Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (PDF , 165KB)

Our consultation

We invited people to have their say about our guidance. We accepted feedback by email and by post sent to our freepost address. 

What happens next

We're using the feedback to shape the final version of the guidance. We'll publish the guidance once it is completed.