*The very serious skills shortage and lack of training at all levels from basic literacy, numeracy and IT to engineering and science skills up to degree level.

*The need for a much more active approach to cutting carbon emissions and saving energy in the new version of the Luton Transport Plan

*Improved public transport

*Concern over whether new public buildings in Luton will actually save energy (including BSF projects)

*Listing and valuing appropriate existing buildings in an attempt to preserve what is good about amenities and the built environment

*Supporting the work of the Climate Change Team of Luton Borough Council

*Supporting the “greening” of Luton in terms of parks, allotments, green spaces, community projects (facilitated often by the charity Groundwork) and much more walking and cycling (supported by the charity Sustrans).

Their aim is to investigate, challenge and support in the interests of democratic scrutiny and the best future for the town that we live in.

If you wish to find out more about what they do or contribute to their work in some way, please contact the Chair of the committee, David Oakley-Hill or the Assembly support team on Tel: 01582 733418