which culminated in a riot on the estate in July 1992 and another more serious riot three years later.

The partial closure of the Vauxhall manufacturing plant in 2002 had negative effects for Luton, leading to increased unemployment and deprivation. In 2024, Stellantis (owner of the Vauxhall marque) announced plans to close its operation in Luton.

Governance

There is just one tier of local government covering Luton: Luton Borough Council,

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