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artist impression of mount vernon cancer centre

26 March 2026

Council responds to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre consultation

The Leader of Luton Council, Councillor Hazel Simmons, and Councillor Richard Underwood, Chair of the Scrutiny Health and Social Care Review Group, have sent the council’s response to the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre consultation. Proposals include moving the centre to a new facility next to Watford General Hospital and adding a radiotherapy unit at either Luton and Dunstable University Hospital or the Lister Hospital in Stevenage.

24 March 2026

Start using food waste caddies ahead of new collections in Luton

Residents in Luton are being encouraged to start using their food waste caddies ahead of weekly collections beginning next week (Tuesday 31 March).

25 March 2026

Luton Council reports progress in reducing rough sleeping and homelessness

Luton Council is making strong progress in tackling homelessness, with record levels of prevention and major reductions in temporary accommodation and rough sleeping.

24 March 2026

Five years on: Luton celebrates impact of historic race equality motion

Councillors in Luton have marked the fifth anniversary of the council's landmark Black Lives Matter (BLM) Motion, celebrating clear impact and progress since it was passed in January 2021.

Collage of people and groups that have been awarded funding from the Evolution Fund

23 March 2026

Evolution Fund to bring Luton’s creative projects to life

Seventeen creative projects in Luton have been awarded funding through the Evolution Fund, part of the Luton Create Fund, supporting bold new ideas rooted in community, culture and creativity.

Council welcomes up to £40 funding for two Luton neighbourhoods

19 March 2026

Council welcomes up to £40m Pride in Place funding for two Luton neighbourhoods

Luton Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Government that two areas of the town will receive up to £40 million of Pride in Place funding.

10 March 2026

Luton Council’s Children’s Services rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted after remarkable transformation

Luton’s children’s services have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, marking a remarkable transformation for children and families in the town.

Birds eye view of the new cycle junction on New Bedford Road.

9 March 2026

Safer crossings for cyclists and pedestrians at revamped Luton road junction

A new cycling-friendly junction has been implemented as part of Luton Council’s ongoing work to make it safer and easier for people to travel actively around the town.

Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE, Leader of Luton Council

9 March 2026

Important announcement from the Leader of Luton Council, Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE

A public letter from Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE confirming that she will stepping down as Leader of Luton Council from 19 May 2026:

6 March 2026

Luton Council announces year-long programme of events, including a massive outdoor music event, to celebrate 150 years of borough status

At the Luton 150 celebration event last week, Luton Council leader Councillor Hazel Simmons MBE announced a year-long programme of celebratory events.

5 March 2026

Featured articles

Council responds to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre consultation

Start using food waste caddies ahead of new collections in Luton

Luton Council reports progress in reducing rough sleeping and homelessness

Five years on: Luton celebrates impact of historic race equality motion

Evolution Fund to bring Luton’s creative projects to life

Council welcomes up to £40m Pride in Place funding for two Luton neighbourhoods

Luton Council’s Children’s Services rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted after remarkable transformation

Safer crossings for cyclists and pedestrians at revamped Luton road junction

Important announcement from the Leader of Luton Council, Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE

Luton Council announces year-long programme of events, including a massive outdoor music event, to celebrate 150 years of borough status

Two Luton shops closed and trader prosecuted for selling illegal tobacco

Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of The Stage construction

25 non-Muslim staff fast in Ramadan show of solidarity

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