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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.

7 November 2023

Luton's new low-carbon retrofit home open for visits

Visit our retrofit home this autumn and find out how you can reduce energy bills and carbon emissions in your own home.

6 November 2023

Remembrance events in Luton this weekend

This Saturday 11 November and Sunday 12 November, our town will once again have the opportunity of commemorating Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.

3 November 2023

Luton Fireworks Spectacular returns to Popes Meadow

Luton Fireworks Spectacular is returning this year to Popes Meadow on Saturday 4 November 2023, where communities can come together to enjoy a stunning display of colour and light in the sky.

1 November 2023

Islamophobia Awareness Month - statement by Council Leader, Councillor Hazel Simmons and Deputy Leader, Councillor Javed Hussain

Islamophobia Awareness Month is an opportunity to remind each other about the commitment and contributions of Muslims to benefit communities in Luton and beyond.

24 October 2023

Partnership to tackle littering across Luton a success

The council announces an important milestone in its aim to tackle rubbish in the town as it poises to declare a War on Waste.

20 October 2023

Bursary available to encourage more people into refereeing

A special Football Association (FA) event is being held in Luton on the evening of Wednesday 15 November to launch a new bursary available across refereeing courses.

20 October 2023

Ground-breaking British Kashmiri film comes to Luton in aid of Mayor’s charities

The Mayor of Luton in association with Kashmiri Productions UK CIC and Cineworld proudly presents The Luton Charity Premiere of Miki Kharo Kashmir, at 5.30pm on Wednesday 25th October 2023 at Cineworld, Luton.

18 October 2023

Luton - no place for hate

A statement from Luton Council Chief Executive, Robin Porter.

16 October 2023

Help shape Lutons Sport and Physical Activity Strategy

Luton Council has launched the second phase of a public consultation today (16 October) inviting residents to give their final views on the proposed Sport and Physical Activity Strategy.

4 October 2023

Council supporting Foodbank campaign in Love Luton Run Fest

The Mayor of Luton, Cllr Mohammed Yaqub Hanif, will be teaming up with around 60 councillors, council staff and local authority partners for the annual Love Luton Run Fest event on Sunday 15 October.