The Lutonian
  • Home
  • News
  • Hatters
    • Luton Town news
    • Transfer news
    • Match previews
    • Match reports
    • Opinion
    • Interviews
    • Features
  • Sport
    • Luton Town
    • Boxing
  • Culture
    • Music
    • Art
    • Film
    • Theatre
    • Things to do
  • Lifestyle
    • Food and drink
    • Parks and outdoors
HomeLuton Council

Luton Council

2020/21 Newlands Park illustration of the aerial view of the office development from the M1 edge
Luton Town news

Decision delayed on Hatters’ Newlands Park plans after council ‘farce’ over withdrawn objection

January 6, 2022 Newsdesk 1

A decision to delay Luton Town Football Club’s planning application hearing for Newlands Park was branded a ‘farce’ as councillors raged over late additions to the agenda, which detailed withdrawn objections described as “no longer […]

Nathan Jones celebrates his side scoring
Luton Town news

We’re not here to stagnate or plateau – Jones backs Sweet’s Premier League plan

October 28, 2021 James Cunliffe 12

Nathan Jones backed chief executive Gary Sweet’s claim that Luton could be a Premier League side next year and says the Hatters won’t shy away from the ultimate ambition. Excitement and anticipation has risen with […]

Luton Town chief executive Gary Sweet inside Luton Council chambers for the original Power Court planning decision meeting in 2019
Luton Town news

Every word of Gary Sweet’s stirring speech to councillors over Luton’s Power Court stadium plans as changes approved

October 27, 2021 James Cunliffe 12

Luton Town chief executive Gary Sweet delivered a rousing address in front of the council planning committee tonight as they approved modifications to the Power Court stadium site.  Though the application before the Development Management […]

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet (right) with Chairman David Wilkinson
Luton Town news

Academy dome green light ‘just a matter of time,’ says Luton chairman Wilkinson

June 1, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Academy dome green light ‘just a matter of time,’ says Luton chairman Wilkinson

Hatters chairman David Wilkinson is confident the club can still reach an agreement for an indoor academy training dome despite Luton Council controversially refusing a lease. The Hatters had planning permission for the facility on […]

Illustrative aerial view of a Luton Town night game.
Luton Town news

Hatters in charge of ‘own destiny’ says 2020 chief over new Power Court plans

March 19, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Hatters in charge of ‘own destiny’ says 2020 chief over new Power Court plans

Luton Town remain “in charge of their own destiny,” ready to deliver their Power Court stadium, debt-free, by 2024, says the chief operating officer of the club’s property arm, Mike Moran. This week, 2020 Developments’ […]

Luton Town
Luton comment

Opinion: ‘Ridiculous’ council dome decision doesn’t just hurt Hatters… it’s a blow for Luton kids

January 18, 2021 Kevin Harper 1

As days go for a Luton Town fan, Tuesday was not a particularly great one. The bulk of the attention would have been on the extremely ordinary performance on the pitch in the 2-0 loss […]

Nathan Jones gets animated on the touchline
Luton Town news

‘We’re at our limits’ says Jones after council dome decision dashes Hatters’ hopes

January 14, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘We’re at our limits’ says Jones after council dome decision dashes Hatters’ hopes

Hatters boss Nathan Jones says there is a fight on to move the football club forward after Luton Council gave them planning permission for an academy training dome, but then refused a lease for the […]

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet
Luton Town news

Sweet ‘dumfounded at the short-sightedness’ of Luton Council for Hatters academy dome snub

January 13, 2021 Sportsdesk 3

“Dumfounded” Hatters chief executive Gary Sweet is in the dark over why Luton Council have blocked a new domed academy plan and has called on Luton fans to contact their councillors for an explanation.  Luton […]

An artist's impression of Newlands Park
Luton Town news

Council confirm Newlands Park legal challenge launched by owners of The Mall

November 7, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Council confirm Newlands Park legal challenge launched by owners of The Mall

Luton Council has confirmed that Capital & Regional has launched a legal challenge over the decision to grant planning permission for Luton Town Football Club’s Newlands Park regeneration scheme. The retail group, which owns The […]

An artist's impression of Newlands Park
Luton Town news

C&R ‘have declared open war’ on Luton over Newlands Park, say Hatters fan groups

October 31, 2019 Sportsdesk 1

Two Luton Town Football Club supporters’ groups have called for Capital & Regional to explain in a public meeting why they ‘have declared open war on the people and communities of Luton’ over the plan […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 11 12 13 »

More Luton stories

  • Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
    News

    £40m funding boost announced for Marsh Farm and central Luton communities

    March 20, 2026 0
    Up to £40 million in government funding has been earmarked for two areas of Luton, with communities set to decide how the money is spent over the next decade. Central Luton and Marsh Farm will [...]
  • Olivia Lynn
    Music

    Luton singer wants to ‘put Luton on the map’ after performing at major country music festival

    March 16, 2026 0
    A country singer from Luton says she is determined to put the town “on the map for good reasons” after performing at one of the biggest events in the global country music calendar. Olivia Lynn, [...]
  • Myles Smith performing a free outdoor pop-up show in the Hat District on Bute Street
    Music

    ‘I hope I made you proud’ – Star Myles Smith wows Luton in homecoming pop-up show

    March 12, 2026 1
    Luton’s Brit Award-winning mega-selling pop star Myles Smith returned home last night to play a surprise pop-up show outdoors in the Hat District, insisting afterwards that he hopes he makes the town proud.  The ‘Stargazing’ [...]
  • Luton hosted Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024 and is Stockwood Park is set to host a Party in the Park this year
    Music

    Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

    March 9, 2026 0
    A major new outdoor music event attracting 10,000 people is planned for Stockwood Park this year as part of celebrations marking 150 years since Luton became a borough. The Luton 150 Party in the Park, [...]
Articles you might have missed
  • Luton Pride festival cancelled as charity to close
    March 7, 2026 0
  • Work begins on £136m The Stage development set to transform gateway to Luton town centre
    March 5, 2026 0
  • SOS first aid night service returning to Luton town centre for major events
    March 5, 2026 0
  • Whipsnade Zoo’s brown bears gently wake from hibernation
    March 5, 2026 0
  • Watchdog report warns Power Court housing plans could change without £29.5m subsidy
    March 2, 2026 0
  • New ‘PlacePod’ hub launches in Luton to bring digital services closer to residents
    February 27, 2026 0
  • First look at the long-awaited lifts at Luton Station as work begins
    February 25, 2026 0
About The Lutonian

The Lutonian is a 21st century independent news desk for a modern, forward-thinking Luton.

We are here to report on the news, sport and culture that matters to you, with journalism by Lutonians for Lutonians.

Our town is changing for the better, so it’s time to start shouting about it while also celebrating more of the things, places and people that bring us together and make life worth living.

You don’t need to have been born here, you don’t need to live here, but if you carry Luton and, more importantly, its people in your heart, then you are a Lutonian and you are in the right place. Welcome.

Copyright © 2026 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes