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Proposed View from Luton rail station towards mixed-use building and Bute Mills. New public square in the foreground

Green light for The Stage as construction date confirmed for £136m regeneration project

November 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

Luton Council has confirmed that construction on The Stage will finally begin in January, marking the most significant step forward for the £136million town centre regeneration scheme since it stalled earlier this year. The announcement […]

‘The success of Hat Gardens has shown what’s possible for Luton’s town centre,’ says council chief

June 7, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off

Luton’s first pocket park has marked its first anniversary, with council CEO Robin Porter saying the success of the Hat Gardens in its first year has shown Lutonians how the town centre is being rejuvenated. […]

Music

Luton Council gives green light for annual three-day music festival at Stockwood Park

September 7, 2026 0

Luton Council has approved a licence for an annual three-day music festival at Stockwood Park with capacity for almost 15,000 people after the town’s success in hosting BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend there in 2024. [...]
Film

Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

August 18, 2026 0

A new dance film exploring Luton through movement, migration and the town’s changing identity will premiere at Luton Henge as part of a special autumn equinox event. Like the River Lea, conceived and directed by [...]
Music

Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

June 23, 2026 1

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]