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Luton Council is calling on the Government to make fire services statutory consultees on all major developments.

Luton's much-loved free community fireworks display is back! On Saturday 1 November, the skies over Popes Meadow will be ablaze with vibrant colour and light as the Luton Rising Fireworks Spectacular returns for 2025.

Luton Rising has announced a new £13.1 million funding agreement with Active Luton, securing vital investment in health, wellbeing, leisure and library services for the town through to 2030.

The release of ‘The Run’, the seventh fostering awareness film produced by award-winning producers ReelTwentyFive, was launched yesterday (9 October) to encourage local people to consider fostering.

A bold new campaign tackling domestic abuse was launched this weekend in Luton.

Last night (2 October), representatives from various community and faith groups, education organisations, the Police and Crime Commissioner, Bedfordshire Police, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the council - came together as part of its ongoing commitment to protect and strengthen community cohesion in the town.

Luton Council Leader, Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE, said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear the news of the despicable attack at a synagogue in Greater Manchester today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their loved ones and all those affected by this appalling act of violence.
It is heartbreaking that people were targeted and killed while at worship, and especially on Yom Kippur, a holy day of reflection and peace.

Luton is marking Black History Month 2025 with a programme of events throughout October, celebrating the culture, legacy and achievements of the town’s Black African Caribbean (BAC) communities.

Luton residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on a series of proposals aimed at reducing congestion, improving safety and better managing traffic in and around Bury Park.

Luton Council has successfully prosecuted the homeowners of 34 Wheatfield Road, Luton, for breaching a planning enforcement notice at their property.