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Gary Sweet gives fans gathered in St George's Square the thumbs up during the club's Premier League promotion victory parade in Luton town centre
Luton Town news

Sweet believes Power Court can top the Kenny for atmosphere and transform Luton’s image

May 1, 2025 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town CEO Gary Sweet says the club’s new Power Court stadium can “improve on the atmosphere” of Kenilworth Road and start to change perceptions of the whole town. It was confirmed yesterday that the […]

A River Runs Under Your Feet the artwork by Luton-based artist Abi Spendlove at the corner of Guildford Street
Art

Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

March 30, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

A new artwork has been officially unveiled at the corner of Guildford Street to help Lutonians reconnect with the River Lea that runs under our streets, as part of a plan to improve neglected spots […]

The old ABC Cinema on George Street in Luton town centre
Art

Artists chosen to ‘brighten up’ old ABC Cinema and other town centre spots

February 4, 2025 Newsdesk 1

The old, derelict ABC Cinema, which is set to be adorned with a mural artwork celebrating Luton’s unique heritage, is among three public art projects set to brighten up some highly visible neglected spots in […]

Hatters CEO Gary Sweet with Luton supporting town councillor James Taylor, onstage in St George's Square with during the celebrations after the football club won promotion to the Premier League in 2023
Luton Town news

New Luton stadium will ‘spark a revitalisation’ of town centre, says councillor 

December 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New Luton stadium will ‘spark a revitalisation’ of town centre, says councillor 

A councillor responsible for regeneration has said that Luton’s Power Court stadium will be the catalyst for change in the town centre after plans were approved last night.  Eight years after plans were first unveiled, […]

How inside of the new 25,000-seater Power Court stadium will look on a match day
Luton Town news

Detailed plans revealed for Luton’s new stadium – but what do they mean for the town?

September 25, 2024 Sportsdesk 1

New images of Luton Town Football Club’s future Power Court stadium have been revealed after the Hatters’ detailed planning application for the 25,00-seat ‘landmark’, a music venue and a hotel was made public by the […]

The Hat Gardens
Lifestyle

‘The success of Hat Gardens has shown what’s possible for Luton’s town centre,’ says council chief

June 7, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘The success of Hat Gardens has shown what’s possible for Luton’s town centre,’ says council chief

Luton’s first pocket park has marked its first anniversary, with council CEO Robin Porter saying the success of the Hat Gardens in its first year has shown Lutonians how the town centre is being rejuvenated. […]

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