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Luton Road Closures: 19 Streets Shut for 7 Nov Fireworks
Luton's fireworks closures run 4pm to 9pm on 7 November only, not four nights as last year. Full lists for Marsh Farm, Remembrance and the switch-on.
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Luton Airport
Luton Airport Drop-Off Zone to Reopen as Premium Parking
London Luton Airport plans to reopen its Terminal Drop Off Zone by Christmas as pre-booked Premium Parking and bays for disabled passengers, not as a drop-off.
Bury Park
Bury Park Red Route on Hold: Report Due Early 2027
Luton's new Executive has parked the Bury Park red route for a three-month business impact study. Crossing, pavement and loading bay fixes go ahead now.
Parking
Luton Parking Patrols Now Run to Midnight in Three Areas
Enforcement officers have worked to midnight in the town centre, Bury Park and Marsh Road since 19 September. A yellow line ticket costs £70, or £35 in 14 days.
Crime
Dallow Road Luton: Second Man Charged With Murder
Two men, both 20 and of Runley Road, are now charged with the murder of a 19-year-old on Dallow Road on 18 September. The force statements, and the road's record.
Luton Airport
Luton Airport Near Miss: Glider Was 950ft Below Airbus
The Airprox Board found the glider 950ft below the Airbus and ruled out a collision risk. The 27 April encounter was over countryside near Leighton Buzzard.
Transport
Crawley Green Road Vauxhall Way Plans: Comment by 4 Oct
Luton wants to signalise the Vauxhall Way roundabout and run cycle tracks to Queen Elizabeth School. Comments close 4 October, drop-ins 19 and 21 Sept.
Bury Park
Bury Park Red Route Goes to Full Council on 3 September
Scrutiny wants the red route trial postponed until four things are done, including an economic impact study on Bury Park businesses. Full Council debates it on 3 September.
Bury Park
Bury Park Red Route Called In: Scrutiny Board Meets Monday
Two councillors called in the 3 August decision, so Bury Park's red route trial cannot start. The scrutiny board decides what happens next at 6pm on Monday.
Bury Park
Bury Park red route approved: 18-month trial, 120 spaces
Luton's Executive approved an 18-month trial red route for Bury Park on 3 August, with a three-minute grace period and 120 spaces at Luton Town's ground.
Trains
Luton Christmas Trains 2026: None 25 Dec, DART Off 2 Days
No Thameslink or EMR trains on Christmas Day, no EMR on the 26th, and the DART stops 25 and 26 December. Thameslink runs a reduced service 28 Dec to 1 Jan.