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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.

Luton Town Hall with blue clouds in the background

25 February 2026

Wigmore Ward by-election to take place on 2 April 2026

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

24 February 2026

Council agrees boost for frontline services and more investment in local communities

Luton Council has approved its budget for 2026/27.

23 February 2026

Scrutiny Crime and Disorder Committee Meeting

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

18 February 2026

Residents invited to tree planting ceremony to commemorate Luton’s 150th anniversary of borough status

On Friday 27 February, His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Mrs Susan Lousada, and Mayor of Luton Councillor Amy Nicholls will plant a tree to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Luton's borough status.

Attendees and winners at the 2026 Apprenticeship Awards.

16 February 2026

Apprenticeship Awards shine spotlight on local talent

The second annual Luton Apprenticeship Awards took place on Thursday 12 February at Putteridge Bury, celebrating the achievements of Luton’s apprentices and recognising the employers and training providers who support them.

13 February 2026

Supporting Luton residents with job opportunities

Luton residents are invited to attend a free job fair hosted by Luton Council in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions and Luton Town Football Club.

5 February 2026

Food business owner prosecuted for food hygiene offences

A business operator and its director have been fined following serious food hygiene offences discovered at two premises in Luton.

4 February 2026

Food waste caddies to arrive on doorsteps from this week

Luton Council has started delivering food waste caddies to over 60,000 households ahead of the introduction of weekly food waste collections from Tuesday 31 March, as part of the government’s Simpler Recycling legislation.

Planned regeneration of Bury Park Community Centre

3 February 2026

Two Luton Community Centres Set for £3.7m Transformation

Luton Council has announced an investment of more than £3.7 million to refurbish and modernise Lewsey Community Centre and Bury Park Community Centre.

29 January 2026

Partnership delivers £1m support to Luton families

Families in Luton have accessed more than £1m in additional benefits and grants through a new partnership programme designed to improve financial security, health and wellbeing.