Councillor Hazel Simmons

‘Deeply troubling’ – Luton faces Vauxhall closure as 1,100 jobs at risk

November 26, 2024 Newsdesk 5

Luton’s historic Vauxhall plant faces closure, putting 1,100 jobs at risk in a move that one MP for Luton has called “deeply troubling”. The decision ends over a century of automotive legacy at the Kimpton […]

Call for action over national £2.2b council housing budget black hole

October 28, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off

Luton Council today urges government to act now on England’s “broken council housing finances”, including “unsustainable” levels of debt previously given to councils by government. It joins local authorities from across England calling for action […]

Luton Town news

New Luton stadium will ‘spark a revitalisation’ of town centre, says councillor

December 17, 2024 0

A councillor responsible for regeneration has said that Luton’s Power Court stadium will be the catalyst for change in the town centre after plans were approved last night. Eight years after plans were first unveiled, [...]
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Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

November 13, 2024 Comments Off on Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

A programme of festive events and activities has been unveiled to bring holiday cheer to Lutonians, businesses and shoppers. The festivities begin with Lighting Up Luton on Saturday 23 November outside the Town Hall, George [...]
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Detailed plans revealed for Luton’s new stadium – but what do they mean for the town?

September 25, 2024 1

New images of Luton Town Football Club’s future Power Court stadium have been revealed after the Hatters’ detailed planning application for the 25,00-seat ‘landmark’, a music venue and a hotel was made public by the [...]