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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.

18 June 2025

Luton Trading Standards seizures of illegal single use vapes

Following the ban on single use vapes on 1 June 2025, Luton Trading Standards has responded to complaints its received and already seized 539 non-compliant vapes from two premises in the town.

17 June 2025

Denbigh Primary School’s rooftop garden blooms thanks to Greener Future funding

Denbigh Primary School is proud to announce the official launch of its new rooftop garden, an exciting initiative made possible through generous funding from the Greener Future Fund by London Luton Airport, awarded by BLCF.

16 June 2025

Music and wellness kick off Luton town centre’s summer programme

Luton Council is delighted to announce the return of the popular Summer Sounds live music series alongside expanded fitness activities in the town centre this summer.

6 June 2025

Council hosts reception to mark Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month

Members of Luton’s diverse Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities joined local leaders and partners at the Town Hall on Wednesday 4 June to mark the start of GRT History Month.

5 June 2025

Enjoy a summer of live music concerts at Luton’s iconic bandstand

A collection of exciting and diverse concerts and performances at the Luton Rotary Bandstand is about to get underway this summer.

5 June 2025

Upcoming events to celebrate Luton’s carers next week

Carers Week is from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 June, and Luton Council has teamed up with Carers Central and other partners to host a series of events to celebrate and support unpaid carers in Luton.

2 June 2025

Help shape pharmacy services in Luton

The council’s public health team has launched a consultation today (2 June) to seek your views that will help determine future pharmacy services in the town.

2 June 2025

Council issues travel advice ahead of busy Eid celebrations

Luton Council advises of disruption ahead of busy community Eid-al-Adha festival and prayer events taking place across the town on Friday 6, Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June.

29 May 2025

Luton Council Supports Residents to Find Their Own Home

Luton Council launches its “Find Your Own Home” scheme today, which offers tailored support, and potentially some funding, to residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.