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

March 20, 2026 Newsdesk 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 […]

High Town Road
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Campaign launched calling for historic street restoration ‘that Lutonians can truly be proud of’

March 16, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Residents have launched a petition calling for greater investment to protect and revitalise one of Luton’s most historic streets. The online campaign urges local politicians and the council to include High Town Road in future […]

The start of construction on The Stage regeneration project in Bute Street, marked with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring (R-L) Cllr James Taylor, , portfolio holder for regeneration and inclusive growth, Rachel Hopkins MP, Mayor Cllr Amy Nicholls, Council CEO Mark Fowler and Simon Ramage from Willmott Dixon
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Work begins on £136m The Stage development set to transform gateway to Luton town centre

March 5, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Work begins on £136m The Stage development set to transform gateway to Luton town centre

Construction has officially begun on a £136million regeneration project that council leaders say will transform a key gateway into Luton town centre. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today (Thursday 5 March) to mark the start […]

An artist's impression of what the new footbridge and lifts will look like once work is complete at Luton Station
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First look at the long-awaited lifts at Luton Station as work begins

February 25, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on First look at the long-awaited lifts at Luton Station as work begins

Work has started on a major upgrade at Luton Station that will finally bring step-free access to all platforms, ending years of limited accessibility for passengers, with a first image of what the fully accessible […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
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Luton MP pushes for lifts at Leagrave Station after train users were ‘lied to’ over step-free access

February 10, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP pushes for lifts at Leagrave Station after train users were ‘lied to’ over step-free access

Luton North MP Sarah Owen used a debate in the House of Commons last night to renew calls for step-free access at Leagrave train station, criticising the government for abandoning previously promised funding and calling […]

Luton Station
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Work to install lifts at Luton station set to begin after years of campaigning

February 9, 2026 Newsdesk 2

Work to install lifts at Luton train station is due to begin this week, Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has confirmed, in a major step forward for accessibility at one of the town’s busiest transport […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Luton MP launches petition to tackle pavement parking as new council powers come in

January 27, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP launches petition to tackle pavement parking as new council powers come in

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has launched a petition calling on the council to make full use of new powers to tackle pavement parking following recent changes to national enforcement rules. Ms Hopkins says inconsiderate […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

A Luton MP has welcomed a major government announcement that £1.5billion will be invested in cultural organisations over the next five years, saying the funding will help open up access to arts and culture “for […]

Rachel Hopkins MP, pictured in another debate
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Luton MP backs new road safety strategy aimed at cutting deaths

January 8, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP backs new road safety strategy aimed at cutting deaths

Road users across Luton and South Bedfordshire are set to be affected by a new national road safety strategy, the first such plan introduced in more than a decade, as the government looks to tackle […]

Luton Town Hall
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MPs hail £139m funding windfall for Luton ‘after years of cuts and decline’

December 22, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on MPs hail £139m funding windfall for Luton ‘after years of cuts and decline’

Luton MPs have hailed a £139million funding boost from the government, with one saying it will mark a turning point for the town after years of constrained budgets. Luton Council is set to receive the […]

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