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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.

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.

A Dunstable shop and two of its directors have been prosecuted for possessing nearly 400 illegal vapes, after an investigation by Central Bedfordshire Council.

It’s not just gritters getting ready for roads this winter season. Work is well underway as we steps up efforts to prevent and repair potholes, and make reporting them easier and more transparent.

A Dunstable shop owner has been convicted and fined for selling illegal cigarettes.