Luton Borough Council3 days agoLabour and Tories divided over city devolution bidMilton Keynes council submits an expression of interest in devolution, but without nearby Northants.3 days agoEngland10 Jan 2025Councils split over potential devolution dealsFour Bedfordshire and MK councils could form a devolved strategic authority - without Northants.10 Jan 2025England7 Jan 2025Council leader meeting ministers over devolutionCouncillors vote unanimously to explore forming a new strategic authority with five other councils.7 Jan 2025England18 Dec 2024Airport expansion decision delayed for third timeThe government says it wants to give the new transport secretary time to consider the application.18 Dec 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks18 Dec 2024Luton chief says new ground will be 'iconic'Construction of the venue in the town centre will be able to start within the next six months.18 Dec 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks12 Dec 2024Council took six years to sort benefits complaintAn ombudsman says a local council had a backlog of 68 appeals.12 Dec 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks25 Nov 2024Charity CEO 'disassociates' from sex worker claimsThe chief of the Luton charity says an attempt is being made to discredit its work.25 Nov 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks17 Nov 2024Art Deco cinema to be reinvigorated with artNew artwork could see "drab and neglected" parts of Luton uplifted, a council says.17 Nov 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks12 Nov 2024Thurrock plans to sue other councils over financesThe council claims it was given bad advice over solar investments that left it with a £1.5bn debt.12 Nov 2024England