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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.

The conclusion of our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) programme highlighs the scale of progress and impact achieved over the past 3 years.

Central Bedfordshire Council has committed £45,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) contingency funding to expand the e‑book collections in libraries across Central Bedfordshire.

We're inviting private landlords, letting agents and tenants to have their say on a new Renters' Rights Act Policy.

We're asking residents, businesses and visitors to take part in a public consultation on proposed new powers to tackle vehicle-related anti-social behaviour across the area.

Central Bedfordshire Council has today (7 January 2026) launched its public budget consultation for 2026/27.

On 2 December 2025, our Trading Standards Team closed L&B Market, 5a North Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EF.

We've launched a consultation our Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme for working-age claimants.

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).