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Cllr Amjid Ali, who was appointed the new leader of Luton Council
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‘We will not accept authoritarian rule’: Bitter accusations fly and political divisions laid bare as Labour loses council

September 15, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s political establishment was torn apart in a remarkable council meeting last night which saw accusations of “authoritarian rule”, political hypocrisy and outside interference fly across the chamber as Labour lost control of the town […]

Councillor Amjid Ali the new Leader of Luton Council
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Amjid Ali confirmed as new Luton Council leader after Labour loses control

September 14, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Councillor Amjid Ali has been elected as the new leader of Luton Council following the dramatic collapse of Labour’s nearly 20-year administration. The Liberal Democrat councillor was elected at a fractious extraordinary meeting of Full […]

Councillor Tahmina Saleem, Leader of Luton Council
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Labour vows to fight after ‘coalition of chaos’ vote of no confidence threatens Luton Council control

September 4, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council Leader Cllr Tahmina Saleem has vowed to challenge a vote of no confidence after opposition councillors united to try to remove her from the council leadership. The Liberal Democrats, Independent Alliance and Conservatives […]

Councillor Tahmina Saleem, Leader of Luton Council
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Council backs new mayor for Luton, Bedford, Central Beds and Milton Keynes area in push for more local powers

August 27, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council has backed plans for a new mayor and devolved authority covering Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes – arguing the arrangement could unlock billions of pounds of additional economic growth. The council […]

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£3.3m Luton funding welcomed as government launches plan to end rough sleeping

August 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on £3.3m Luton funding welcomed as government launches plan to end rough sleeping

More than £3.3 million has been earmarked for Luton as part of a government drive to end rough sleeping, with the town’s housing chief describing the investment as the “serious, sustained” funding the council has […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Luton MP ‘appalled’ as fireworks set off despite Luton fire warnings and emergency government alert

August 18, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP ‘appalled’ as fireworks set off despite Luton fire warnings and emergency government alert

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has said she is “appalled” after fireworks were reportedly set off in the town despite warnings over the very high risk of wildfires. Ms Owen said she had raised the […]

Silver Street in Luton town centre
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Luton could get new powers to block vape and betting shops under high street plans

August 11, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton could get new powers to block vape and betting shops under high street plans

Luton Council could be given new powers to control which businesses open on the town’s high streets under plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The government is proposing changes which would allow councils to […]

Rachel Hopkins MP, pictured in another debate
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Luton to get new mental health hub and emergency department under NHS overhaul

August 7, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton to get new mental health hub and emergency department under NHS overhaul

People experiencing mental health problems in Luton will be able to access support earlier and closer to home under a major overhaul of NHS services announced by the government. The town is set to receive […]

The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

Households across Luton South and South Bedfordshire are set to see their electricity bills fall this winter after the new Prime Minister announced the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills. The measure, one of […]

Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at 10 Downing Street
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Luton MPs welcome Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister as he pledges to end rough sleeping

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s two Labour MPs have welcomed Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister after he announced a major drive to end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living. In his first speech outside Downing […]

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  • Luton Henge
    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 [...]
  • 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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