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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.

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

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.

The government has today (29 August 2024) announced a new programme to increase the rate of housebuilding in the UK, which it has called the 'New Homes Accelerator.'

In response to community concerns, we have issued its first Closure Order, against a shop in Leighton Buzzard for selling illegal tobacco and vapes.

Selling illicit vaping devices has cost a Dunstable retailer over £4,000.

Central Bedfordshire Council invites residents to have their say on improving the way planning applications are submitted.