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22 October 2026
Council leaders warn region could miss out on vital new funding and investment
The leaders of Luton and Milton Keynes are urging their counterparts in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire to all work together to keep the region’s devolution opportunity on track, following confirmation from the Government that Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) is the only area it will consider taking forward for the region.
22 October 2026
Luton town centre set to sparkle as ‘Luton Lights Up for Christmas’ begins the festive celebrations
Thanks to headline sponsor Luton Rising, the council’s airport company, Luton Council are delighted to announce that this year’s free Christmas lights switch-on ‘Luton Lights Up for Christmas’ is returning on Saturday 21 November in partnership with Luton BID and Frasers Plus Luton.
21 October 2026
Groundbreaking event celebrates £24.5m expansion of Luton SEN secondary school
Work is under way on a £24.5 million expansion of Woodlands Secondary School in Luton.
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Events
This year is Luton's 150th birthday as a borough! To celebrate, there will be a line-up of 150 exciting events to showcase what truly makes our town special.
