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Mark Fowler, the current Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director for Population Wellbeing, has been appointed Luton Council’s Interim Chief Executive.

The decision was ratified at a Full Council meeting last week following a recommendation by a cross-party Member panel.

Mark will succeed Robin Porter who announced at the end of January that he will step down from his role in April, after six years as CEO and 17 years with the organisation, for family reasons.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.