Neighbours hold street parties to mark 150 years of Luton’s borough status

Several streets in Luton will shut later this month for special street parties marking 150 years of the town’s borough status.

Residents were invited to organise their own celebrations for the milestone event.

150th celebrations. Picture: Luton Councilplaceholder image
150th celebrations. Picture: Luton Council

Now, the council has approved four temporary road closures for the parties.

Eaton Valley Road will shut on Saturday, August 30.

The entirety of Trowbridge Gardens will be closed to traffic on Sunday, August 30.

Armstrong Road, from outside number 201 to number 240, will be closed on Monday, August 31, as will New Town Street, from the junction with Albert Road to the junction with May Street.

For more information, visit the Public Notice Portal.

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