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A joint operation in Dunstable has uncovered an estimated £200,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and disposable vapes.

We've taken action to protect local residents by securing a closure order against a Dunstable shop that repeatedly sold illegal tobacco and vaping products.

In response to community concerns, we've issued a closure order, against a shop in Leighton Buzzard for selling illegal tobacco and vapes.

Investment in high quality contraception and sexual health services has helped cut the number of new diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by 16% over the last year.

From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use (disposable) vapes across the UK.

We've co-launched Choose You, a free-to-access service designed to support residents in improving their health and wellbeing.

A Leighton Buzzard shop selling illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes has been closed down after a successful investigation by us, aided by a sniffer dog and community reports.

Residents in the East of England will be safer after more than 1,800 potentially dangerous batteries and chargers were removed from sale

Selling illegal vaping devices and counterfeit cigarettes has cost a Dunstable retailer over £4,600.

We are encouraging residents and those most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu and COVID-19 to get “winter ready” and get their free Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.