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Cllr Adrees Latif in Bury Park

Bury Park traffic and safety improvements to move forward

Luton Council is moving ahead with a range of measures to improve road safety, reduce congestion and tackle parking problems in Bury Park, while further work is carried out to understand the potential impact of a red route on local businesses.
Black History Month 2026

Luton celebrates Black History Month 2026

Luton is celebrating Black History Month throughout October with events and a new campaign recognising the culture, heritage, achievements and contributions of the town’s diverse Black African Caribbean (BAC) communities.
Cllr Stephens in front of new RCV

New council fleet strengthens waste services

Luton Council is modernising its waste and recycling service with the purchase of 10 new refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), replacing older vehicles in the council’s existing fleet.
cigarettes in ash tray

Luton prepares for a smoke-free generation

From 1 January 2027, it will be illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009. The age of sale will then increase by one year every year, eventually phasing out the sale of tobacco across the UK.
town hall

New Executive confirmed for Luton Council

Luton Council leader Councillor Amjid Ali has appointed his new Executive team, following his election as Leader of Luton Council at an extraordinary meeting of Full Council earlier this month.
Councillor Amjid Ali

New Leader confirmed for Luton Council

Councillor Amjid Ali has been elected as the new Leader of Luton Council following an extraordinary meeting of Full Council yesterday evening (14 September).