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The former ABC Cinema
Art

Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

November 14, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

Luton Council has announced public art commission opportunities for local artists, asking them to submit design proposals that create striking and attractive looks for some key “neglected” spots in the town centre, including the long-abandoned […]

Artist’s impression looking east along George Street as part of the council's vision for Luton 2040
News

Task force set up to address town centre ‘challenges’ and drive forward positive change

November 1, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Task force set up to address town centre ‘challenges’ and drive forward positive change

A multi-agency group has been set up to drive positive change in Luton to make the town centre a welcoming place everyone can enjoy. Alongside millions of pounds being invested to regenerate and rejuvenate the […]

The Carnival Hopper sculpture by Marta Zubieta, as part of the Short Tail Trail on Market Hill
Art

Luton artists reveal inspiration as biggest ever public art event hits town

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton artists reveal inspiration as biggest ever public art event hits town

The biggest outdoor public art event Luton has ever seen has begun as 90 animal sculptures have hopped into place for the summer, with some of the local creatives responsible revealing their inspiration behind works […]

Artist’s impression looking east along George Street as part of the council's vision for Luton 2040
News

Luton’s 2040 vision to ‘transform our town’ championed

July 9, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s 2040 vision to ‘transform our town’ championed

Luton Council has been praised for its trailblazing and ambitious 2040 vision following an assessment by the Local Government Association. The Corporate Peer Challenge report champions Luton’s 2040 vision which focuses on creating a healthy, […]

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. […]

Summer In Town
Culture

Free town centre summer events announced to ‘create unforgettable memories’

June 6, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Free town centre summer events announced to ‘create unforgettable memories’

An extended programme of free family-friendly activities is to take place in the town centre this summer with street shows, workshops, film screenings, storytelling, and much more. The ‘Summer in Town’ schedule kicks off on […]

An artist's impression of how the Emeral mural will transform Silver Street/Library Road in June 2024
Art

‘Captivating piece of public art’ set to ‘illuminate’ Luton town centre

April 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Captivating piece of public art’ set to ‘illuminate’ Luton town centre

Lutonians have voted for a mural that aims to illuminate Luton town centre and transform Silver Street and Library Road with its message of “opportunity, unity and creativity”.. The Rough Gemstones project created by Silvia […]

The Mall
News

Shopping centre to get ‘Luton Point’ rebrand

November 13, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off on Shopping centre to get ‘Luton Point’ rebrand

The Mall is to be rebrand as ‘Luton Point’ by the new owners of the shopping centre, Frasers Group, which is owned by former Newcastle United Football Club chief Mike Ashley. The group bought The […]

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