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John Healey MP, The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, Labour) delivers his Budget. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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Luton MPs say Budget will give households ‘breathing space’ on cost of living

October 28, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s two Labour MPs have welcomed the government’s Budget, highlighting a £100 payment towards energy costs for tens of thousands of households across their constituencies, an increase in the minimum wage and measures aimed at […]

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 says Christmas rough sleeping plan must offer lasting route out of homelessness

October 27, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has welcomed a government commitment to offer everyone sleeping rough in the town a route off the streets before Christmas, insisting the initiative must lead to lasting support rather than […]

Cllr Amjid Ali
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Luton Council leader warns town could miss out on devolution funding as deadline looms

October 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s Council leader has warned the town could miss out on vital investment and powers unless four local authorities agree to work together on a proposed regional devolution deal. Cllr Amjid Ali has joined his […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
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Luton leaders unite to condemn ‘no-go zones’ claims and invite Tory MP to town

October 6, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s political leaders have united to condemn claims by a senior Conservative MP that there are parts of the town where “white people won’t go”. Luton North MP Sarah Owen and council leader Cllr Amjid […]

Dunstable Road in Bury Park
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Bury Park red route faces rethink as £700,000 enforcement bill revealed

October 5, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council could have to spend around £700,000 a year to enforce existing parking restrictions in Bury Park instead of introducing the controversial trial red route, a new report has revealed. The figure comes as […]

Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
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Luton MP backs Prime Minister’s vision for ‘hope’ after Labour conference speech

October 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP backs Prime Minister’s vision for ‘hope’ after Labour conference speech

Luton’s two Labour MPs have backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s vision for the country, highlighting plans for a National Care Service, more council housing and greater investment in young people. Luton North MP Sarah Owen […]

Cllr Steve Stephens with new RCV
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Luton’s new bin lorries run on fuel made from waste vegetable oil

October 1, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s new bin lorries run on fuel made from waste vegetable oil

Luton’s new bin lorries will be running on renewable fuel made from waste vegetable oil as the council brings 10 new vehicles into service. The new vehicles are replacing older vehicles in the council’s existing […]

Luton Town Hall
News

New executive unveiled so who are the councillors now running Luton Council?

September 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New executive unveiled so who are the councillors now running Luton Council?

The councillors who will run Luton Council under its new coalition administration have been confirmed, with Independent Alliance Group councillor Rob Roche appointed deputy leader of the executive. The Northwell councillor will also take responsibility […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
News

Luton MP welcomes new legal right to bereavement leave for pregnancy loss after years of campaigning

September 22, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes new legal right to bereavement leave for pregnancy loss after years of campaigning

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has welcomed a new legal right to bereavement leave for women and their partners who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, following years of campaigning on the issue. The government […]

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 1

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 […]

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    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
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    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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