It's time to tell Luton's story. The more people that share their ideas, the stronger this story will be.

Please share your insights by completing our five minute survey 👇
engage.luton.gov.uk/lutonsstory

Fab work everyone👏

It's the last week to apply for the #LutonCitizenFund from Luton Social Justice Unit. Focus on one of the 4 areas:
🏳️‍🌈EDI
❤️Improving health inequalities
👦Improving lives of children
🌳 working towards net zero

📅Closes 30th October
💰 Grants up to £4k

➡️blcf.org.uk/apply-for-a-gr…

We’re joining The Fostering Network in celebrating Sons and Daughters Month.

A big thanks to all the children of our foster carers who play a vital role by welcoming foster children into their homes and lives.

We appreciate all that you do!

#SonsAndDaughtersMonth

It’s never too late to quit smoking. Get the support you need to improve your health👇.

Happy Diwali!

It's #NationalCareLeaversWeek and we will be:

👏 celebrating the achievements of our care leavers

👍 highlighting what help they can receive from us to feel safe, happy and independent

More details about how we support young people leaving care 👉 luton.gov.uk/leavingcare

Did your child miss their flu vaccine at primary school?

🗓️ There is a special missed appointment clinic on Wednesday 26 October at Dallow Community Centre, LU1 1TB

📞 Book your catch-up appointment by calling 0300 790 0594

Today marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. 👇

🛏️ Do you have a spare room?

😀 Why not become a supported lodgings host?

👨‍👩‍👦 Share your home with a young person (16-25) and help them gain the skills they need to live independently.

👉 Find out more at luton.gov.uk/supportedlodgi… or call 01582 547633.

Useful event coming up tomorrow for help with the #CostOfLivingCrisis

Plus workshop for those interested in the music industry 👇

Budding Minds is back! 10-11.30am, Wardown Park Arboretum. 🍂

📆 Friday 28 Oct
📆 Friday 4 Nov
📆 Friday 11 Nov

Book now 👇

eventbrite.co.uk/e/budding-mind…

If you are pregnant, COVID-19 and flu can cause serious harm to you and your baby.

Vaccination is free and offers the best protection against these viruses.

👉 Book your vaccine appointments now with your GP surgery or pharmacist, or ask your maternity services.

Worried about the effects of alcohol?

🤳 Give the Luton Alcohol Helpline a call, it’s free and our expert team can offer options.

📞 0808 1753 063
🕔 Mon & Thurs 5pm – 8pm
🕙 Wed & Sat 10am – 3pm

For more information visit 👇 m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/news…

Bhangra Smash Up at Diwali! 🥁

Diwali in Luton is in full swing! ✨️

👉 Glass collections due this week may be delayed until this weekend.

😔 We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

👉 Check your bin collection day myforms.luton.gov.uk/service/Find_m…

Quitting smoking is much easier with the right support. It’s never too late to quit smoking and you will notice immediate improvements to your health when you stop.👇