Keep an eye out for the next Let’s Talk Meeting’s and get the chance to:

Raise any issues affecting your area

Connect with other residents in your area

Meet key teams working in the area

Save the dates:
Thursday 20th November – High Town & Central wards at High Town Methodist Church, 7pm-9pm

Wednesday 3rd December – Saints, Trinity Road Community Centre, 6pm-8pm

Wednesday 3rd December – Hockwell Community Centre, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Thursday 4th December – Farley, Farley Community Centre, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Join the Professional Neighbourhood
Network Coffee Mornings

We received such positive feedback & have seen partnerships and collaborations formed already, that we are launching our second round of meetings!

They are an opportunity to connect with other professionals across the communities of Luton and share good practise, ideas and challenges. This includes our Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise groups, health partners and council departments. The agenda for each neighbourhood coffee morning will be different depending on outcomes and conversations from the first meetings!

Join us at the next meeting:

South and Town Centre (Central, Farley, High Town and South) – Thursday 20th November at Venue Luton Irish Forum, 102 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0ES

Please get in touch if you would like to be added to the mailing list: helen.smeath@luton.gov.uk or jess.baird@luton.gov.uk

You can also speak to your local Social Inclusion Coordinator.

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Wrap up your rent!

The council’s housing team are excited to launch their “Wrap Up Your Rent” campaign, designed to support tenants who may be struggling with rent during the festive season. With Santa’s Support Squad (our Income Officers) ready to help, this initiative offers practical tools such as benefit checks, budgeting support, and tailored plans to ease financial pressure.

Further details can be found on our campaign webpage: www.luton.gov.uk/maxrentsupport

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Luton Apprenticeships Awards Ceremony 2026

Nominations are now open for the second Luton Apprenticeship Awards taking place on Thursday, 12 February 2026!

Apprenticeships play a crucial role in growing and developing skills, addressing workforce needs, and creating a pathway to rewarding careers. The Awards ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to spotlight some of our outstanding apprentices and supportive employers who provide a strong foundation for a future career.

Please note, the nominee should either currently be enrolled on an apprenticeship or have completed it in the last 12-months, and be living or working in Luton to be nominated. Nominations close on 23 November, 2025, so be sure to submit your nominations soon!

Your contribution to recognising the talent and hard work of our apprentices and employers who champion their apprentices is significant. If you have any further questions, please contact us at LBCApprenticeships@lbc.gov.uk

We look forward to receiving your nominations!

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Community events
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Leagrave Black History Month Older Persons Event

A celebration of Black History for our Elderly Residents took place in Hockwell Ring Community Centre in Leagrave supported by the Social Justice Unit our Refugee and Asylum Community, local residents and Councillor.

The event included Entertainment, Traditional Food and cultural Dispalys all themed on Black History to help celebrate Black History Month. Over 120 people attended the event and Awards were made to Individuals who volunteer in the community. Councillor Maria Lovell MBE presented the Awards on behalf of the group.

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High Town Halloween Trail, a massive and spooky success!

Hi everyone!

Sammy here, your Social Inclusion Coordinator for South Wards. Over the recent half-term, High Town came alive with its very own Halloween Trail and what a spooky success it was! Thanks to the incredible support from local projects and organisations, we welcomed more than 75 participants who explored and discovered areas of High Town as well as sharing fantastic feedback.

It was wonderful to see the community come together, and I’d love to bring this magic to other wards too. If you’re interested in collaborating on future events, please drop me a line at Sammy.frostick@luton.gov.uk. Let’s make more moments like this happen!