2020 Developments Vision

Here you can find the development plans that #saveourtown support and are campaigning to see come to fruition. They will transform the town beyond recognition, act as a catalyst for further investment and development, convert stagnation into regeneration and bring 10k new jobs and £250million a year into the local economy – take a look at the vision:

Would you like to help with the campaign?

We have set up a JustGiving crowdfunding page to help generate funds for our campaign. If you are able, we'd be eternally grateful for your donation, no matter how big or small.

What is #saveourtown trying to achieve?

#saveourtown is an independent volunteer-led campaign group made up of Lutonians. We love Luton, but we know there’s room for progress. There now exists a once-in-life-time chance to support major transformation of our town, the like we have never seen before.

A dual-site regeneration proposal for Power Court, in the heart of the town, and Newlands Park, by junction 10 of the M1 motorway, is the most exciting, ambitious and inspirational development for Luton in our lifetimes. It will change our town, physically, for the better, but it will also help transform perceptions of our town, which has been unfairly stigmatised for generations.
We believe it’s time to put a sense of pride back into our town so, as concerned citizens, we are helping to raise awareness of these plans.

Thousands of you, celebrities, community figures, community groups, well-known Lutonians and businesses already support these proposals, but there is one major objector – Capital and Regional, a London and Johannesburg-based property company that owns The Mall shopping centre – which is trying to block the project and, as they have publicly stated, “kick the plans into the long grass”.

We believe these proposals will benefit The Mall too, so we say it’s time for Capital and Regional to listen to the will of the people and start supporting the plans that will give Luton a bright new future that we all want and deserve.

We are doing this by giving a voice to Lutonians through positive messages, community engagement events and multi-media campaigns about our town. We want to reach and hear from as many Lutonians and local people as possible because your voice matters most.

Now you’ve discovered our website you can find out more about the work that we are doing. You can find out about all the people and businesses that support our campaign. You can also follow us on social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube – and help amplify a positive message about Luton by sharing our posts and videos.

You can sign up to receive our newsletter and get all the latest #saveourtown news and information straight to your inbox.

But, most importantly, you can tell everyone, from your friends, family neighbours, co-workers and anyone you come into contact with.

Together we are stronger. Together we can #saveourtown.

Why back the proposals?

The development proposals for Power Court and Newlands Park offer Luton a bright new future.
They will:

  • Create 10,000 new jobs and opportunities within Luton
  • Boost the local economy by more than £250million each and every year
  • Revitalise and regenerate a town centre that has seen more than a decade of stagnation
  • Help put a sense of pride back into the town and its people
  • Open up land at Kenilworth Road for much-needed community use in the Bury Park area
  • Be the catalyst for further development and regeneration
  • It won't be the end of the story because it will help create a new legacy for Luton

Power Court, in the centre of Luton, will be transformed from a derelict and contaminated eyesore, to a pleasant and attractive environment, delivering new and exciting facilities to enhance people's lives every day and evening of the year.

It will include:

  • A 21st century, 17,500-seater football stadium for Luton Town Football Club
  • An 1,800-capacity live music venue (the biggest in Beds, Herts and Bucks)
  • New and enhanced public piazza meeting space with the River Lea (currently hidden underground) brought to the fore, providing an embankment from which the public can enjoy a view over Luton's only Grade 1 listed building - St Mary's Church
  • Bars and restaurants
  • A small niche cinema
  • A medium sized hotel and banqueting venue
  • Creche / play area
  • Lifestyle retail units
  • Supermarket
  • 100 car parking spaces
  • Beneficial public transport links in close proximity

Learn more about this proposed development at: http://2020developments.co.uk/powercourt/index.php

Newlands Park is a 40-acre site at junction 10 of the M1 motorway. It will enhance perceptions of Luton, bring in new business, complement the town centre and will provide:

  • An impressive and iconic new gateway to Luton to be proud of
  • An eye-catching environmentally friendly 'green roof' with walking spaces where people can gather and use the facilities on offer, such as rooftop cafes
  • Approximately 500,000 sq ft of high-spec offices, forming a landmark design
  • An innovative leisure hub, housed in an iconic 'crystal' design with a high-end cinema and a wide range of active leisure attractions
  • Aspirational, high-end retail to complement the existing town centre retail in Luton

Learn more about this proposed development at: http://2020developments.co.uk/newlandspark/index.php

However, if these proposals for Power Court and Newlands Park do not go ahead, Luton will be left with:

  • Un-utilised land by the M1, as the gateway to the town
  • An eyesore at Power Court in the centre of the town, which enhances perceptions of Luton as a town in decline
  • A crumbling Kenilworth Road football stadium on a site in one of the most deprived wards in the country, which could be used for desperately needed housing and other community uses
  • A dying night-time economy in the fourth largest town in England, where the town centre is effectively empty by 6pm every evening when The Mall shopping centre shuts its doors
  • A missed opportunity to boost the economy of the local area and create huge numbers of new jobs, that would provide the people of Luton and their children with a bright new future

Would you like to help with the campaign?

We have set up a JustGiving crowdfunding page to help generate funds for our campaign. If you are able, we'd be eternally grateful for your donation, no matter how big or small.

Here's what you've told us

While we believe Luton will be transformed by Power Court and Newlands Park, don’t just take our word for it.

People are having their say as part of our Change.org petition urging Capital & Regional, owners of The Mall shopping centre, to stop blocking a bright new future for Luton. Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/capital-regional-stop-blocking-a-bright-new-future-for-luton

This is a chance to add to the original UK planning record of 11,000 people who wrote to Luton Borough Council in 2016, supporting the plans for Power Court and Newlands Park. The key difference now is the opportunity to tell the major objector why they need to change their stance and listen to what the people of the town want and need.

Also, all your responses (be polite) will be sent direct to the email inboxes of the Capital and Regional Chief Executive and Chairman.

Responses such as these...

 

John Harley

Luton both need and deserve a better future which the Power Court and Newlands developments offer !!!

JACQUI PEACOCK

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the whole town and surrounding areas. Our children and grandchildren deserve the regeneration of Luton not more stagnation.

Helen Gatward

It is not just about the football stadium, it’s about what the town needs. And the town needs this!

Nina Coodien

I sincerely believe it will move this town forward , bring opportunities to our community , our present and our future #saveourtown #please #thankyou

Sue Armstrong

I love my town and want to see it prosper

Cathy Hutchison

This is essential for the future of our town and our football club – no one should stand in the way of what is so obviously a hugely beneficial development to Luton.

Owen Clarke

This is a huge opportunity for not just the football club but the whole town, why should a company from London be able to control the town’s destiny

Dee Lovelock

This is a massive opportunity for Luton

sheila fitzgerald

I believe in this town and it’s people

IAN MATTHEWS

Our Town deserves these fantastic developments. It is just not the Football club and supporters that will benefit. Just for starters a decent music venue would be great as there are no real local venues for larger bands/groups to play.

Stuart Eaglesham

Our town needs to move forward with these developments, not just for the football club but for the town as a whole as we are being left behind the other large towns and cities locally, we cannot let them monopolize our town, We need this. THIS IS OUR TOWN!!!!!!!

Terry Coan

Best thing to happen in the history of the town

Thomas Maher

I believe both project will deliver a better future for Luton, culturally and financially

Martin Roberts

This development must take place to transform Luton Town Centre for the 21st Century and restore it as a place Lutonians can return to and be proud of!

Ray Coot

Let’s make Luton the town it should be & give the football club the stadium it & its supporters deserve .

Darren Howard

Luton needs to progress for our future generations.

Rosette Davies

This is a great opportunity to regenerate our town and to leave a lasting legacy to future generations

Roger Pile

I want a brighter, better town to benefit my children and grandchildren. These developments will make everyone proud of our town again.

Chris Gathern

This will just not benefit the football club, but the whole of the town.

Rob Jones

It matters to the folk of Luton, do the right thing and support the proposals for regeneration. PC and NP are the future and the Mall can benefit from this.

David Whittington

This is the brightest future Luton has had in many generations

Simon Marshall

Luton needs this badly not just for the club but for the TOWN!!!!

Dave T

Future generations will not look kindly upon us if we allow big business to put their greed above this once in a lifetime opportunity to revitalise and regenerate our town.

Mick Henman

I love my town, and it needs the kiss of life, dont see why non Luton people should dictate to me and affect my children /grandchildrens future

Stephen Hayhurst

I. want my grandchildren to grow up to be proud of their town

Jean Large

The whole town not just the football club need this development for future generations to enjoy

Ann Clarke

I love Luton amd wamt it to thrive. I want mpre opportunities for young and old.

Vincent Mitchell

I want this great town to have a future and a new football stadium to be proud of.

Anthony Mallon

These projects are vitaly important for the future of Luton!

andrew kimberley

Both developments are a once in a lifetime opportunity for Luton and c&r do not own the town.

Paul Haynes

Luton as a town deserves investment and as a Lutonian I want to be proud of my home town once more.

Michael Pratt

This great town and its community deserve these massive projects that are planned……who in their right minds would feel it necessary to stand against such a desperately needed investment in the town of Luton…..

Susan Jones

We need to transform our town. The football family need a new stadium, it needs to be in our town, OUR Luton Town!

Angela Phelan

This will be the most important development in the towns history and nobody should be allowed to stand in the way of this incredible opoutunity which will benefit every Lutonian.

 

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Number four in our series of info boards used at the Luton VE-Day 80 weekend commemorating our Town's contribution to the WW2 war effort.More than 250,000 Bedford Trucks were built by Vauxhall during WW2. Based on 4x4, 3 ton or 4x2, 15 cwt units they came in a large range of variants, used for a multitude of military purposes.We were delighted to have a Luton-built, Bedford QL 4x4 truck at St. George's Square on the Saturday of the event. Owner Tony Brown kindly driving it over from his home in Suffolk. Vauxhall embedded their engineers with Motor Transport units across all theatres of the war and provided on-the-spot support, training and advice on maintenance and repair.Interestingly, after the war, many ex-motor transport servicemen purchased army surplus Bedfords and started haulage, and other, businesses. Some became very successful and carried on for generations. The reputation of these trucks for reliability, ease of maintenance and rugged performance meant, that for many years, these firms would never consider buying a different brand.Post-war Bedfords played a huge part in the government-led export drive, especially to The Commonwealth. A new slogan was born; "YOU SEE THEM EVERYWHERE"On a much more sombre note we featured two info-boards concerning the effects of bombing on our town and also on the Vauxhall works.On 30th August 1940, at 4.50pm, German bombers attacked the Vauxhall works and other parts of Luton.59 people where killed, 39 of them at Vauxhall, and 140 seriously injured. An infamous day in the history of our town.The VE-DAY 80 event would simply not have happened without Luton Council The Tank Museum Step Forward Luton to whom we offer our grateful thanks. ... See MoreSee Less
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The third in our series of info boards used at the Luton VE-Day 80 weekend commemorating our Town's contribution to the WW2 war effort.Today we focus on the transformational role played by women in the workplace - in particular, making Churchill Tanks and Bedford Trucks at Vauxhall.Additionally we feature the wartime work of Electrolux, HAYWARD TYLER and GEORGE KENT and their staff - and outstanding work it was!The event would simply not have happened without Luton Council The Tank Museum or Step Forward Luton to whom we offer our grateful thanks. ... See MoreSee Less
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Good morning all.We're looking forward to hearing the outcome of the meeting today, between Luton Council and Stellantis, regarding the support the owners of Vauxhall are prepared to offer the Council, in relation to the long-awaited Industrial Heritage Centre. Fingers crossed it will be something meaningful that moves the five-year project forwards towards a substantial outcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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Day two of the storyboards used at the VE DAY 80 event. A collaboration between Luton Council Step Forward Luton and Save Our Town.This time there are four boards, all relating to the Churchill Tank, that was kindly loaned back for the weekend by the The Tank Museum and the Churchill Trust. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks to all those who made the effort to get to St. George's Square, last weekend (10th and 11th of May) for the VE DAY 80 commemorations. By common consent our collaboration with Luton Council and Step Forward Luton was an outstanding success. We were delighted to see so many people with different ethnic backgrounds and every age group you could imagine.Although the fantastic Churchill tank, and Bedford 4x4 truck, were the stars of the event we worked hard to provide the background stories of Luton people and Vauxhall Motors during those six dark and tough years of WW2.For those not able to get to VE DAY 80 event we will post one or two of the storyboards we put together, each day, for the next week or so. We think it's important that youngsters understand the extraordinary efforts and dreadful sacrifices that were made for their, and our, freedoms by The Greatest Generation.Today we will feature the boards illustrating 'The Home Front' and 'Evacuation' ... See MoreSee Less
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