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The Mayor of Luton, Amy Nicholls, onstage at Pride in Luton
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History made as Luton’s first openly LGBTQ+ mayor officially appointed with inclusion promise

June 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on History made as Luton’s first openly LGBTQ+ mayor officially appointed with inclusion promise

Luton’s first openly LGBTQ+ mayor has been officially appointed and has promised to use her term in office to champion inclusion and stand up for all marginalised communities in the town that continue to face […]

The Mayor of Luton, Amy Nicholls, onstage at Pride in Luton
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Record numbers at Pride in Luton as mayor urges joy as ‘an act of resistance’

June 16, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s newly appointed and openly queer mayor delivered a powerful message of visibility and defiance as more than 10,000 people filled the Hat District with music, colour, protest and joy, making this year’s Pride celebration […]

New Mayor of Luton Amy Nicholls shakes hands with the outgoing civic leader councillor Tahmina Saleem
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Luton’s ‘youngest ever Mayor’? MP hails Nicholls’ appointment

May 22, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s ‘youngest ever Mayor’? MP hails Nicholls’ appointment

Labour’s Amy Nicholls has been confirmed as the new Mayor of Luton, with a social media tribute from MP Rachel Hopkins suggesting she may be the youngest person ever to hold the role. Nicholls, who […]

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 […]

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    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 [...]
  • Myles Smith
    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 [...]
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