Time for a Better Luton - TBL

14/10/2026

Coventry can be a template for Luton to aspire to. A large, former industrial place, but with better retail and entertainment than Luton. Coventry

14/10/2026

Our town has its issues, but racial tension isn't one of them.
Should our town really be used as a tool for dog-whistle appeals?

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 Ali have both described the comments by Blake Stephenson, the Conservative MP for neighbouri...

13/10/2026

This is episode 24 of a series where i follow the progress of the n...

13/10/2026

Faith Matters: Luton united in rejecting “no-go zone” claims

13/10/2026

What's your view on this? What is good nightlife in your view?

Luton has retained its Purple Flag accreditation for a seventh consecutive year, despite continuing concerns about the town centre’s evening and night-time economy. The accreditation recognises destinations which provide a safe, welcoming and varied experience between 5pm and 5am, with Luton among...

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https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/planning-and-building/expanding-luton

Plans from our neighbouring council Central Bedfordshire Council

Around 3,600 homes, community facilities and services plus 20ha of employment land.. Where will this development be? The plan is to expand Luton to the north. This urban extension would lie to the north edge of Luton, between the M1 to the west and the A6 to the east. The villages of Lower Sundon, U...