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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.

19 March 2025

Luton Council Provides Wellbeing Support to Local Community Following Crown Court Sentencing

Luton Council has responded to the sentencing of the perpetrator of the Marsh Farm murders, with support for the affected schools and the whole community, as Nicholas Prosper was sentenced to a minimum of 49yrs in prison, at Luton Crown Court today.

19 March 2025

Statement in response to today's sentencing hearing at Luton Crown Court from Leader of Luton Council, Cllr Hazel Simmons

Statement in response to today's sentencing hearing at Luton Crown Court from Leader of Luton Council, Cllr Hazel Simmons:
"First and foremost I want us all to remember and honour the three victims of this heartbreaking tragedy: Juliana Falcon, Kyle Prosper, and Giselle Prosper.

19 March 2025

Statement from Bedfordshire Police and Luton Council

A statement from Bedfordshire Police and Luton Council in response to today's sentencing hearing at Luton Crown Court.

17 March 2025

More foster carers from diverse backgrounds needed as Council has over 300 children in care

Luton Council has over 300 children and young people who are looked after. Unfortunately, many of our children live outside of Luton as we don’t have enough fostering families in Luton.

12 March 2025

Non-Muslim council staff fast for a day

A group of 19 non-Muslim Luton Council staff abstained from food, drink and water between 4.52am-6.01pm on Tuesday 11 March in support, solidarity and friendship with their Muslim colleagues and councillors who are observing Ramadan.

12 March 2025

University partners with Luton Council for new AI project to support local businesses

The University of Bedfordshire has partnered with Luton Council to launch an innovative AI transformation initiative aimed at supporting local businesses in adopting artificial intelligence technology.

10 March 2025

Find your next step at our Job Fair

Residents across Luton are invited to our upcoming job fair which will provide opportunities to residents looking for work or a career change.

7 March 2025

Covid-19 Day of Reflection

Sunday 9 March, Covid-19 Day of Reflection, marks five years on from the start of the pandemic and gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the impact it has had on all of our lives and how we have adapted.

3 March 2025

Apprentices in Luton celebrated at awards ceremony

The first ever Luton Apprenticeship Awards was held to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Luton’s apprentices, as well as the employers and training providers supporting them.

3 March 2025

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee Meeting Wednesday 5 March

Members of the public are invited to join the annual meeting of Luton’s Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee

Featured articles

Council responds to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre consultation

Start using food waste caddies ahead of new collections in Luton

Luton Council reports progress in reducing rough sleeping and homelessness

Luton Council Provides Wellbeing Support to Local Community Following Crown Court Sentencing

Statement in response to today's sentencing hearing at Luton Crown Court from Leader of Luton Council, Cllr Hazel Simmons

Statement from Bedfordshire Police and Luton Council

More foster carers from diverse backgrounds needed as Council has over 300 children in care

Non-Muslim council staff fast for a day

University partners with Luton Council for new AI project to support local businesses

Find your next step at our Job Fair

Covid-19 Day of Reflection

Apprentices in Luton celebrated at awards ceremony

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee Meeting Wednesday 5 March

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