Why do you love Luton?

Great to see the story in this week's Luton News -- results of a poll of reasons why people in the town love Luton.  It makes such a contrast with all the Tories' talk of "Broken Britain" (do they think we have "Broken Luton" too?)  My campaign is all about building a better future for Luton.

Below is the full rundown of what people said.  What do you think?  Would love to hear what you love most about Luton: joe@joehallforluton.com  I'm building my policies at the moment: what I could do nationally as MP for our future.

Why we love to live & work in Luton

The town’s  warmth & energy

makes it a great place to be

The people of Luton have listed the reasons they like to live and work in the town in an on-line survey conducted by Luton First atwww.loveluton.com.

Luton’s warmth and energy is what Lutonians most love about the town, according to an on-line survey of residents.  It was top of the list of the reasons why people like to live and work in Luton, carried out over the past few months by the town’s promotional consortium Luton First.

Just over 400 people logged-on to www.loveluton.com to produce a list of 35 reasons why they love Luton, with around 20% making reference to the warmth of the town and the energy of the people. 

Luton’s excellent transport links with both London and the rest of the world dominated the next four places, followed by the green spaces which surround the town.

Patricia Murchie of Luton First said today; “The people of Luton are justifiably proud of their town, its heritage, its facilities and its diversity.  But they have also managed to highlight the atmosphere of the town and the less tangible features which combine to make Luton their home  - a unique town to live, work, and have fun.”

Some of the reasons why they love Luton.

1. Energy & warmth
2. Unrivalled transport links
3. London Luton Airport
4. Mainline links to London
5. The nearby M1 Motorway
6. Green spaces surrounding the town.
7. Comedy at The Hat Factory
8. Football and Luton Town FC
9. Romantic walks and places
10. The University of Bedfordshire
11. Wardown Park & Museum
12. A very homely place to live
13. The Lea – a wonderful river
14. Sense of humour
15. A place of inspiration
16. Unique diversity
17. Luton’s famous Carnival
18. Great community spirit
19. Great schools
20. Creativity
21. Luton in Bloom
22. Amenities for young people
23. Orchestras and music
24. Cleaner air than London – but not far away
25. Wonderful views
26. Youth activity in the community
27. Bars & Restaurants
28. The Mall shopping centre
29. Dancing classes
30. Students Union
31. Luton – as centre of the millinery industry
32. A town of immense character
33. The cafe society
34. The Luton Music Service
35. A town with a history