Politics

Two new boards are being set up by Luton Borough Council as part of its push to eliminate poverty in the town by 2040.

A decision on whether Luton bids for UK City of Culture 2025 has been delayed until early next year.

A merger of two Bedfordshire hospitals avoids putting the Luton & Dunstable Hospital at a financial disadvantage, a meeting heard.

An appeal has been lodged over a housing scheme in Luton, where councillors opted to overturn a recommendation to approve the plans.

Councillors have approved a new homeless hostel in Luton town centre despite planning officers recommending it for refusal.

Luton North Independent MP Kelvin Hopkins has announced he is stepping down ahead of next month's general election.

A last ditch plea to keep some conifers on the boundary of a Luton cemetery has been successful, although most of the trees have been chopped down.

The government would struggle to meet its net zero carbon emissions target by 2050 if airports such as Luton continue to expand, a meeting heard.