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A multi-agency enforcement operation has been carried out at a Leighton Buzzard used car sales site following consumer concerns.

We've taken action to protect local residents by securing a closure order against a Dunstable shop that has been found to be selling illegal tobacco and vaping products.

We celebrated our foster carers at a ‘Celebration of Fostering’ event this weekend, recognising 15 households who together have given an incredible 105 years of dedicated fostering service.

The majority of Central Bedfordshire families applying for a school place this year have received good news, with 9 in 10 children offered a place at their first preference primary school.

Two foster carers from Central Bedfordshire have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for their exceptional service to foster care.

On 2 December 2025, our Trading Standards Team closed L&B Market, 5a North Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EF.

Our Trading Standards team, Bedfordshire Police Road Safety Partnership and Vehicle Examiners inspected 2 motor dealerships on 19 November as part of Safer Cars Week (16–22 November 2025).

As Bonfire Night approaches, our Trading Standards team is stepping up its annual safety inspections of fireworks retailers.

This follows an unannounced inspection.

A shop in Dunstable with a history of selling illegal tobacco and vapes has been issued with a three-month closure order by our Trading Standards team.