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We've successfully prosecuted a Dunstable shop owner after Trading Standards officers discovered alcohol on sale which the owner could not prove the origin of.

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.

Over the past 12 months, we've been engaging with residents to help shape the new Local Plan. We'd like to give you an update on where we are up to with that.

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

Over the past 12 months we’ve been engaging with residents, town and parish councils, councillors and other key stakeholders to help shape the vision and objectives for the Local Plan.

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

We've launched a further ‘Call for Sites’ asking people to suggest land that could be redeveloped to meet future demand for homes, jobs, green spaces, education and local facilities.