Applications are now closed.

Application to become a Board Chair or Board Member have now closed.

Central Luton Neighbourhood Board members

Board members will work with residents, the local MP Rachel Hopkins, businesses, community organisations, other members of the board and Luton Council to make sure local voices shape investment and priorities in Central Luton.

You should live and/or work in Central Luton and can be new to this type of role.

If you are a young person and would be interested in being a part of the Board, please do apply as it is important the youth voice is heard.

What you’ll do

  • oversee community engagement, shape a shared local vision, and guide the future investment in Central Luton
  • collectively lead on the development of the Pride in Place Plan for the Central Luton
  • make decisions on how funding should be spent
  •  develop the plan
  • support delivery of the Plan
  • include people with a strong connection to the area

Who you are

someone who lives or works within the Central Luton area

  • can be:
    • new to this kind of work – what matters most is a commitment to seeing change and improving their community
    • local business people
    • grassroots campaigner
    • workplace representative
    • faith or community leader
    • from a local sport, arts, cultural or heritage organisation, and public agencies such as a local school or health care provider.

The role of a board member

This is a voluntary role, similar to a school governor or charity trustee. Reasonable expenses for travel and other such things as childcare will be considered.

Time commitment

  • Around 2 days per month
  •  Quarterly Board meetings
  • Occasional engagement sessions

Board meetings will be held in person and where possible within Central Luton.  

Applications are now closed.

Application to become a Board Chair or Board Member have now closed.

How to apply

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Central Luton Neighbourhood Board, please click on the link below to apply.

Board recruitment will take place 10th July to 31st July 2026*.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact the team.

* Subject to Change

Further details of the programme can be found: