From the week commencing 24 February 2025, all our car parks will no longer accept cash payments, making them less expensive to run, and keeping payments secure.
Last week (commencing 11 November), we carried out a range of activity in support of Sceptre, a national initiative designed to highlight the dangers and consequences of carrying knives.
As Bonfire Night approaches, our trading standards officers ramp up safety checks on fireworks retailers. Inspections kick off in late October to prevent unsafe or illegal fireworks from reaching you.
We have issued a Closure Order against a shop in Leighton Buzzard for selling illegal tobacco and vapes, with the assistance of a sniffer dog during the investigation.
Eight roads in Central Bedfordshire are set to receive a new lease of life thanks to a treatment that will prevent the need for more costly repairs for up to 10 years.
