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Two Dunstable town centre businesses have been linked to the sale and storage of illegal tobacco products following a multi-agency enforcement operation.

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.

Central Bedfordshire Council has created over 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs, giving more families access to before and after school support.

A taxi (private hire) driver from Luton has been fined and ordered to pay substantial costs following a successful prosecution by the Central Bedfordshire Council for overcharging a passenger.

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.