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

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

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.

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

The start of construction of a landmark project that will transform a key gateway into Luton town centre has been marked with a groundbreaking ceremony.

Luton Trading Standards are continuing to crack down on the sale of illicit vapes, cigarettes and tobacco from ‘fake shops’ across the town.

Twenty-five non-Muslim Luton Council officers and councillors abstained from food and drink from dawn to sunset on Tuesday 3 March in a powerful show of solidarity, respect and friendship with Muslim colleagues observing Ramadan.

Voters in Wigmore Ward will head to the polls on Thursday 2 April 2026 to elect a new councillor.

Luton Council has approved its budget for 2026/27.

Luton’s Scrutiny Crime and Disorder Committee meet annually to review and scrutinise the discharge of crime and disorder functions by the responsible authorities.