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new food waste vehicles lined up.

30 March 2026

Weekly food waste and fortnightly glass collections begin in Luton

From today (31 March), households across Luton will start receiving weekly food waste collections as part of government legislation to make recycling simpler and more consistent across the country.

artist impression of mount vernon cancer centre

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.

Kitchen food caddy

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).

Cllr Ghulam Abbas cutting ribbon at the launch of tidy tip reuse shop.

29 January 2026

New reuse shops open at Luton’s recycling centres

Luton Council has taken another step towards a more sustainable future with the launch of two permanent reuse shops at the Eaton Green and Progress Way Tidy Tips in partnership with SUEZ, building on the success of previous pop-up reuse shops.

29 January 2026

Partnership delivers £1m support to Luton families

Families in Luton have accessed more than £1m in additional benefits and grants through a new partnership programme designed to improve financial security, health and wellbeing.

Winners of Luton's Black Unsung Heroes awards 2025

28 January 2026

Awards celebrate Luton’s unsung Black heroes

Luton recently came together at Luton Town Hall for the annual Black Unsung Heroes Awards, celebrating 30 individuals whose dedication has made a positive impact across the town’s Black African and Caribbean communities.

Crew resurfacing road

23 January 2026

Luton Council continues major investment in road repairs and pothole prevention

The council has delivered a record number of pothole repairs over the past year. This has been supported by a £6 million investment this financial year and ongoing preventative maintenance to improve the condition of roads across the borough.

13 January 2026

Luton Trading Standards warns residents about unsafe cosmetic products

Luton Council’s Trading Standards officers are advising residents to be cautious when buying certain imported skincare products after testing revealed unsafe levels of mercury in some creams.

Closure order notice

5 January 2026

Closure order issued at local over-55s housing community

Luton Council has successfully secured a full closure order on a property in Robert Allen Court, Langley Street, following persistent drug and alcohol-related anti-social behaviour.

Bag of seized illegal tobacco products.

23 December 2025

Trading Standards keep up war on illegal cigarettes and tobacco traders

As the year draws to a close, Trading Standards officers are continuing to tackle the illicit trade in vapes, cigarettes and tobacco in Luton.

Two people working with text that says build your career with connect to work.

15 December 2025

Connect to work programme helping to get Luton working

Luton Council has officially launched ‘Connect to Work’, a new five-year programme designed to help residents overcome barriers to employment and start meaningful careers while supporting their wellbeing.

Kitchen food caddy

15 December 2025

Simpler Recycling is coming to Luton

Recycling and waste collections in Luton will change from late March 2026, making it easier for residents to recycle more and reduce waste.

Luton Welcoming Spaces network

12 December 2025

New ‘Welcoming Spaces’ network launched to strengthen community connections across Luton

A new network of Welcoming Spaces has been launched to help Luton residents discover the wide range of groups, clubs, and activities taking place in their neighbourhoods – and to support even more opportunities for people to come together.