[7] On 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, the county borough was reconstituted as a non-metropolitan district.

[10] Luton remains part of the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire for the purposes of lieutenancy.

[11] Luton Borough Council provides all local government services in the area.

[12] Political control of the council since the 1974 reforms has been as follows:[13][14] Lower-tier non-metropolitan district Unitary authority The role of mayor is largely ceremonial in Luton, with political leadership instead provided by the leader of the council.

The current building was completed in 1936, replacing an earlier town hall of 1847 on the same site.