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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).

6 April 2023

Luton resident prosecuted for part in fly-tipping

Luton Magistrates Court has found Moazam Mumtaz of Westbourne Road guilty of breaching Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

6 April 2023

Candidates announced for May elections

The official list of candidates for the upcoming local elections on Thursday 4 May has been declared.

28 March 2023

Proposed expansion of London Luton Airport accepted for examination

Luton Rising’s application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the sustainable long-term growth of London Luton Airport has today (27 March) been accepted for detailed examination by the Planning Inspectorate.

27 March 2023

Official notice of May local elections released

The countdown to local government elections in Luton on 4 May has begun with the publication of the official notice.

22 March 2023

Partners show a year of positive steps for Luton’s Employment and Skills Strategy

A year since the launch of a strategy to help improve people’s job prospects and help grow local businesses, some real achievements are being recognised.

22 March 2023

Luton joins the Good Business Charter

Luton Council is pleased to announce it has signed up to the Good Business Charter (GBC), an accreditation that seeks to raise the bar on business practices for employees, tax, the environment, customers and suppliers.

21 March 2023

Luton DART to officially open on Monday 27 March

The Luton DART connecting London Luton Airport with national rail services in under four minutes will officially open for business on Monday 27 March, it was confirmed during a launch celebration event today.

16 March 2023

Celebrate the Coronation in Luton

Young people in Luton are being invited to join the Our Global Luton party to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort on Saturday 6 May.

10 March 2023

Environmental offences lead to prosecution for two Luton residents

On Friday 3 March 2023, Luton Magistrates Court convicted two individuals who were found guilty of environmental offences. The charges were brought against the individuals by Luton Council.

8 March 2023

University and Council announce civic agreement to benefit Luton

Luton Council and the University of Bedfordshire signed an agreement on 7th March 2023, signalling a commitment to working together to support local goals for the transformation of the town and its people.