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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.

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).

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.

2 March 2023

Landlords fined for failure to provide correct documentation

Luton Council has successfully prosecuted Poplar Homes Ltd and its director Sarfraz Yousaf of New Bedford Road, Luton.

28 February 2023

Money launderer pleads guilty

Miss Azeezah Bola Sule-Onosipe of Maryon Grove, London, appeared at Luton Crown Court on Monday 20th February 2023 in a prosecution brought by Luton Council in relation to charges of money laundering.

27 February 2023

Application being submitted for the sustainable long-term growth of London Luton Airport

Application for Development Consent Order is being submitted today to the Planning Inspectorate, which will act on behalf of the Government.

24 February 2023

Luton DART to start carrying its first passengers

In another significant step towards full opening, Luton Rising and Luton Council are excited to confirm their pioneering infrastructure project the Luton DART (Direct Air-Rail Transit) is expected to begin carrying its first passengers on Friday 10 March.

22 February 2023

Operation tackling antisocial behaviour in Luton town centre returns

We have funded additional community policing to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve feelings of public safety in Luton town centre.

21 February 2023

Help change the lives of people street begging in Luton town centre

The best way to help people street begging in Luton town centre is to donate to charity, rather than putting money in their hands – a new campaign explains.

16 February 2023

Stem cell donor recruitment success

Luton Swab Week, held between 23-27 January, was a UK first for town-wide stem cell donor recruitment

9 February 2023

Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee Meeting Thursday 9 March 2023

Luton’s Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee meeting will be held on Thursday 9 March 2023 at 6pm, Luton Town Hall, Council Chamber.

7 February 2023

New film showcases apprenticeship opportunities in Luton, from robotics and digital marketing, to nursing and conveyancing

A film showcasing inspiring apprenticeships featuring mechatronics and robotics, electronic engineering, nursing and conveyancing apprentices across different industries in Luton has been launched during National Apprenticeship Week.