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The former Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road
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Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

Luton Council has approved plans for a £400 million redevelopment of the former Vauxhall van plant, paving the way for thousands of new jobs on one of the town’s most historic employment sites. Councillors have […]

Concept image of the cafe and amenity area on the redeveloped former Vauxhall site, being called the Luton Gateway
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Plans recommended to transform historic former Vauxhall factory into employment hub

July 13, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Plans recommended to transform historic former Vauxhall factory into employment hub

The future of the former Vauxhall factory in Luton has moved a step closer as plans to redevelop the historic Kimpton Road site into a major new employment hub have been recommended for approval. The […]

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 Comments Off on Campaign launched calling for historic street restoration ‘that Lutonians can truly be proud of’

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 view of the exterior of Luton Town' new Power Court stadium and how the River Lea will flow around the site, plus some of the proposed homes
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Watchdog report warns Power Court housing plans could change without £29.5m subsidy

March 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Watchdog report warns Power Court housing plans could change without £29.5m subsidy

A government watchdog has raised questions about the justification for £29.5million of public funding proposed to support future housing development at the site where Luton Town Football Club’s new Power Court stadium is being built. […]

The Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road is set to close
News

‘Major milestone’ as plans submitted for £400m redevelopment of former Vauxhall van factory

January 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Major milestone’ as plans submitted for £400m redevelopment of former Vauxhall van factory

Plans to regenerate the former Vauxhall van factory site in Luton have taken a major step forward, with property group Goodman submitting a planning application to the council. The proposals would see the 36-hectare site […]

Proposed View from Luton rail station towards mixed-use building and Bute Mills. New public square in the foreground
News

Council to unveil new plan for £1.7bn Luton town centre transformation

December 11, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council to unveil new plan for £1.7bn Luton town centre transformation

Luton Council will set out a fresh blueprint for the future of the town centre next week as it prepares to launch its latest delivery plan, billed as a major update on how £1.7 billion […]

Rachel Hopkins MP, pictured in another debate
News

MP hails East-West rail push as a major opportunity for Luton’s future

December 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on MP hails East-West rail push as a major opportunity for Luton’s future

The ambitious expansion of East West Rail (EWR) — a keystone of the government’s newly relaunched Oxford‑Cambridge growth corridor — has been spotlighted by local MP Rachel Hopkins as a game-changer for Luton’s economy, employment […]

Proposed View from Luton rail station towards mixed-use building and Bute Mills. New public square in the foreground
News

Green light for The Stage as construction date confirmed for £136m regeneration project

November 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green light for The Stage as construction date confirmed for £136m regeneration project

Luton Council has confirmed that construction on The Stage will finally begin in January, marking the most significant step forward for the £136million town centre regeneration scheme since it stalled earlier this year. The announcement […]

Concept image of the cafe and amenity area on the redeveloped former Vauxhall site, being called the Luton Gateway
News

First concept plans unveiled for £400m redevelopment of former Vauxhall site

October 2, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on First concept plans unveiled for £400m redevelopment of former Vauxhall site

Plans to redevelop the former Vauxhall factory site in Luton into a major business park have been unveiled, with the promise of 1,700 of new jobs and the chance to reshape the town’s economy after […]

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    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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