Luton Borough Council - Business and Economy
Key Competitive Attractions
Luton has much to offer businesses looking to relocate, combining high-quality living and work environments, with rich heritage, conservation areas, supreme connections and excellent businesses facilities. Luton airport is the fifth busiest airport in the UK, located just 2.8 km from the town centre, and London docklands are an hour's drive away. Luton offers several Business Parks, including Butterfield Business and Technology Park, set within a stunning 85-acre parkland.
The town centre is undergoing an exciting transformation to sustain its reputation as a premium location to visit, work and live. Planning permission has been granted for a mixed-use development on the former Vauxhall car plant, covering 55 acres, and incorporating residential, retail, offices, hotel and conferencing facilities, a casino and airport car-parking.
Its combination of unique geographical location, skills resources and infrastructure represent a remarkable opportunity for developers and businesses as well as those simply looking to make a change. The area is transforming through multi-million pound regeneration programmes and private sector investment.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Luton Borough Council is committed to attracting new business, homes and investment to the area, offering a variety of support and advisory services.
Luton has initiated several award schemes and grants initiatives, and offers help with business planning, hiring conference facilties, networking and partship building, as well as advising on available premises, sources of finance, recruitment assistance and workforce development.
Please see our website for more information, or contact us directly.
Existing Business Base
Luton has a long tradition of skills and training to enable new and established business to succeed. The area's skills base is wide-ranging and easily accessed.
Luton's transport infrastructure is highly developed, meaning that approximately 35 million people live within 2 hours` travel time - a huge consumer base.
Luton has an established reputation for manufacturing and engineering, but recent years have witnessed the emergence of high-tech and R&D led sectors, notably technology, R&D, aerospace, creative industries and healthcare.
Major companies are already taking advantage of the opportunities and potential in the area including GM, easyJet, Whitbread and Tui to name but a few. There are more than 16,000 businesses trading across our area.
