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Luton taxi driver who locked woman inside his cab loses court appeal lutontoday.co.uk/news/crime/lut…

On the 7th Sept there is a test of the National Emergency Alert System. Taxi and private hire drivers are required not to read or interact with any phone alerts while behind the wheel. The advice is to not attempt to check the alert until you are parked safely and legally.

Today we have launched our consultation on the new Draft Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy. The consultation is open for six weeks. The link can be found at: engage.luton.gov.uk/taxi-privatehi… @lutoncouncil

10/02/25 – 16/02/25 update 🗓️ Parking Enforcement Officers have been busy patrolling & dealing with requests coming in from the public: 1,591 penalty charge notices issued (PCN’s) 91 service requests received, with 96% responded to @lutoncouncil

Booking somewhere for a Christmas meal with family or friends? 🍗 Check the food hygiene rating before you make a reservation 📱 Search for food hygiene ratings on the Food Standards Agency website 👉 food.gov.uk/ratings

This year we have; Issued 81,682 PCNs for parking, bus lane & moving traffic contraventions ✔️ Received 4,670 requests from residents for enforcement resulting in 7,105 PCNs issued ✔️ Removed 98 persistent offending vehicles from our streets with a combined 1,891 PCNs ✔️

Licensed drivers/ owners that use 3D, 4D 'ghost' plates or use reflective materials/ methods to obscure details are acting unlawfully. Persons found to be using ‘ghost’ plates may have their vehicle & driver licences suspended or revoked as these actions undermine public safety.

NET continue regular high vis patrols around Town Centre & High Town to ensure the PSPO is being adhered to. All restrictions are shown below 👇For more information, visit luton.gov.uk/Community_and_… @lutoncouncil @bedspolice

NET Officers came across a fly tip of household waste in a park in High Town. Photos were taken, a search of the bags was completed but no evidence found - on this occasion! Fly tipping will not be tolerated in Luton! #waronwaste @lutoncouncil

Drivers are advised of these road closures this morning owing to flooding and should avoid the areas: Skimpot Rd, under busway bridge; Waldeck Rd from its junctions with Bury Park Rd and Biscot Rd; Putteridge Rd from its junctions with Canon Lane and Crowland Rd

The importance of having a robust and effective licensing regime, to help keep the public safe. lutontoday.co.uk/news/people/lu…

🗳 Polls are now open in the General Election 📢 Returning Officer for Luton North and Luton South and South Bedfordshire Robin Porter with a message for voters 🙏 Please have your say and use your vote 🕙 Polls open until 10pm - don't forget your ID!

A love letter to Luton. Worth a read with a cuppa today 🧡 prospectmagazine.co.uk/society/66702/…

National Licensing Week, Day 2 Tourism and Leisure. #NLW2024 Given the significant role of Licensing and Public Protection with large scale events then it is appropriate to give the example of the Radio 1 Big Weekend that took place recently in Luton attracting over 110000 people

@LDNLutonAirport UPDATE The #M1 remains CLOSED southbound between J11 and J10 near @LDNLutonAirport due to a serious collision involving a car and lorry. The carriageway is expected to remain closed through the morning. Diversion route details here: nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates… Please plan ahead.

Ever talked to a lamppost? 🤔 Well now you can as part of a flood resilience project which also gives info on town centre green space developments @HelloLampPost_ Look out for signs in the town & scan your mobile for a text chat 👀 #FloodActionWeek m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/news…

❄️ Road surface temperatures are expected to drop below 0 degrees tonight, so we'll be out gritting priority routes as a precautionary measure. 🚗 Stay safe, Luton!

We’ve issued more than 2k fines for littering since August 🚯 To help our fight against waste crime we’ve increased our fine amounts✔️ 💷Littering £500 💷Graffiti £500 💷Fly-tipping £1,000 #WarOnWaste

A Luton resident was fined £1,8k for dumping rubbish If fly-tippers think they can get away with it they can think again 😡 We don't just pick up waste. We investigate contents, review CCTV, appeal on our Wall of Shame. This leads to prosecutions 🕵️ m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/news…