Free alerts can warn Leighton Buzzard residents about nearby proposals
People living in Leighton Buzzard can sign up for updates about planning applications, road closures and other official announcements.
The Public Notice Portal offers free searches by postcode, category or local authority and allows email alerts to be delivered daily, weekly or monthly.
Public notices are issued to inform communities about changes and proposals which may affect everyday life.
They could involve a proposed housing development, disruption on the A5 or another nearby road, alterations to parking or an application for an alcohol licence.
The announcements are placed by councils, businesses, solicitors and individuals, depending on the subject involved.
Notices also remain available through the Leighton Buzzard Observer in print and online. Registered news publishers upload announcements appearing in their printed newspapers to the national portal.
Its other sections cover goods vehicle licensing, probate and trustee matters, contracts, tenders and statutory notices.
Almost 14,000 live announcements can be found nationally on the service at any given time.
The system helps residents identify proposals while they can still make representations, rather than discovering them after decisions have been reached.
Visit publicnoticeportal.uk to search.