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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.

Joint statement in response to the situation in India, Pakistan and Kashmir

A joint statement from Luton Council and Luton Council of Faiths.

Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE, Leader of Luton Council, said: “The tragic events and loss of innocent lives in Indian-administered and Pakistan-administered Kashmiri regions and in parts of Pakistan over the last couple of weeks have affected many in our community. Last night’s attacks will be particularly distressing as they took place in an area that is home to family and friends of many people in Luton.

Pop-up public living rooms coming to Luton this month

Pop-up public living rooms will start appearing around Luton later this month, offering residents a break from the fast pace of everyday life and a chance to chill out and have a chat with their neighbours.