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Town-wide light-switch-on events celebrating community spirit and festive cheer will take place across Luton in the coming weeks.

Image of purple bins at Calverton Road

Following ongoing reports of fly tipping at the Calverton Road glass recycling centre, and as part of the council’s intensified ‘War on Waste’, officers from the council’s Investigations Team deployed CCTV at the location.

Luton is all set to dazzle this weekend as the town’s festive season officially begins.

Work to develop a key site in Luton town centre will finally get under way in January after being given the go-ahead by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

Luton Council are excited to announce the popular ‘Christmas in Hat Gardens’ is returning on Saturday 13 December from 2 to 6pm. The town centre pocket park is set to be transformed for an afternoon packed full of free festive fun for all the family.

Santa’s sleigh will be stopping off at Market Hill, bringing some festive magic to Luton town centre. ‘Santa’s Sleigh Visit’ is completely free for all and will be on Saturday 29 November from 11am to 6pm.

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