High streets have been 'hollowed out'Mr Burnham said: "For many people, the high streets they grew up with have been hollowed out and become unrecognisable over decades of decline. "The rise of vape shops, betting shops and rogue operators have replaced the shops, services, and community spaces that people are crying out for. "Local councils will be given the powers they need to rein in unwanted shops and bring town centres back to life. "This government is committed to restoring our high streets and bringing back hope across Britain." "Whether it’s the vape shop or betting shops that's opened with no say from locals, the shopfront that's seen better days, or the sense that nobody's in control.