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Universal Studios
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Local council leaders unite to support Universal Studio’s theme park project in county

July 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Local council leaders unite to support Universal Studio’s theme park project in county

Luton Council are among the leaders and chief executives of six local authorities that have collectively endorsed Universal Studios expanding its theme park empire in Bedfordshire, in a letter sent to the Prime Minister. Though […]

The Green Flag can keep flying in six Luton parks
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Six Luton parks retain prestigious award that rewards Britain’s top green spaces

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Six Luton parks retain prestigious award that rewards Britain’s top green spaces

Six Luton parks have retained their Green Flag Award, with the council hailing the international quality mark for parks and open space as a testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams and […]

Luton’s new Mayor Councillor Tahmina Saleem and Deputy Mayor Councillor Babatunde Ajisola
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New Mayor vows to ‘tirelessly promote’ a Luton ‘where everyone can thrive’

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New Mayor vows to ‘tirelessly promote’ a Luton ‘where everyone can thrive’

Luton’s new Mayor Councillor Tahmina Saleem and Deputy Mayor Councillor Babatunde Ajisola were officially appointed in a ceremony held in the council chamber last night. Councillor Tahmina Saleem who serves the Biscot ward has been […]

Artist’s impression looking east along George Street as part of the council's vision for Luton 2040
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Luton’s 2040 vision to ‘transform our town’ championed

July 9, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s 2040 vision to ‘transform our town’ championed

Luton Council has been praised for its trailblazing and ambitious 2040 vision following an assessment by the Local Government Association. The Corporate Peer Challenge report champions Luton’s 2040 vision which focuses on creating a healthy, […]

Luton Town Hall
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Flag raised above Town Hall to mark Windrush anniversary

June 25, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Flag raised above Town Hall to mark Windrush anniversary

The Windrush flag was raised above the Town Hall on Saturday (22 June) at a special event to mark the 76th anniversary of Windrush arriving in the UK. The event included prizes for the best […]

The Hat Gardens
Lifestyle

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

June 7, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘The success of Hat Gardens has shown what’s possible for Luton’s town centre,’ says council chief

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. […]

Summer In Town
Culture

Free town centre summer events announced to ‘create unforgettable memories’

June 6, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Free town centre summer events announced to ‘create unforgettable memories’

An extended programme of free family-friendly activities is to take place in the town centre this summer with street shows, workshops, film screenings, storytelling, and much more. The ‘Summer in Town’ schedule kicks off on […]

LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel)
News

Luton to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings at special memorial event

June 4, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings at special memorial event

A special memorial event to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings will be held this Thursday (June 6) outside Luton Town Hall. The event will begin at 7.45pm and will culminate with the […]

Luton Town Football Club chief executive Gary Sweet and club legend Mick Harford hold a Hatters shirt next to DJ Greg James he hosted his Radio 1 breakfast show from the football club's Kenilworth Road stadium to announce that Luton will host this year's Big Weekended music festival
Music

‘Luton is now officially cool’ says Hatters chief Sweet as town to host Radio 1 Big Weekend

January 29, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on ‘Luton is now officially cool’ says Hatters chief Sweet as town to host Radio 1 Big Weekend

“Luton is now officially cool” – that was the verdict of Hatters chief executive Gary Sweet as the football club played host to the announcement that BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend music festival will be […]

Wardown Park bridge over the boating lake
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Popular park lake to be restored with lottery grant

January 16, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Popular park lake to be restored with lottery grant

The Wardown Park boating lake is set to be restored thanks to £274,000 of funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.  Restoration of the lake will help preserve the Wardown Park Grade II Listed landscape […]

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    Film

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

    August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill
    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 [...]
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