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Cllr Hazel Simmons

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Cllr Hazel Simmons
Elected:
04 May 2023
First Elected
02 May 1991
Party:
Labour
Ward:
Lewsey
Address:
c/o Town Hall, Luton, LU1 2BQ
Telephone No:
07769 235474
Biography:
How long have you lived in Luton?

I have lived in Luton since 1984 moving here due to changes in employment.

Which ward do you represent?

I was elected to represent the Lewsey Ward in 1991 and have been a councillor there ever since.

What portfolio do you represent? Do you sit on or chair any boards?

I am currently Leader of the council but have also been Deputy Leader, Chair of Leisure and Chair of Equalities. 

Why did you become a councillor?

I became a councillor so that I could represent people and advocate on their behalf.  I’m particularly interested in helping the most vulnerable in the ward and improving things in general for all the local community.

What do you love about Luton?

I love the diversity and exciting activities that happen in Luton.  It is never boring and working with all the communities that live here is rewarding. I love the way people tend to get along together.

What issues are you most passionate about in your role as councillor?

I am particularly interested in improving housing opportunities for the Luton community, which is really challenging at the moment.  I also am passionate about improving public health; it’s really important as poor health is often one of the causes of poverty and is  so important to peoples general well-being.

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Election History

ElectedRetiredReason
Thu 2 May 1991 Wed 3 May 2023  
Thu 4 May 2023  

Party Representation History

PartyFromTo
LabourThu 2 May 1991

Ward Representation History

WardFromTo
LewseyThu 2 May 1991 Wed 3 May 2023
LewseyThu 4 May 2023

Personal Register of Interests

Date of NoticeReceipt by Monitoring OfficerView
02 June 202302 June 2023

Meeting Declarations

Committee NameMeeting DateNatureView
Executive11 June 2001Declared non-pecuniary interest
Executive04 February 2002Declared non-pecuniary interest
Executive11 February 2002Declared pecuniary interest and left room
Executive18 February 2002Declared non-pecuniary interest
West Luton Area Committee11 October 2006Left the room during consideration of the item
Full Council23 January 2007 left the meeting during consideration of the matter
Full Council23 January 2007left the meeting during consideration of the matter
Executive05 January 2009Left the meeting during consideration of the proposal
Executive04 January 2010Left the meeting during consideration of the proposal
Executive08 February 2010Left the meeting during consideration of the proposal
Executive08 February 2010Left the meeting during consideration of the proposal
DateTitleNotes
Mon, 3 Dec 2018Treasury Management  
Tue, 24 Jul 2018Young Peoples Presentations 
Tue, 17 Jul 2018Unconscious Bias 
Mon, 9 Jan 2017Media Training 
Thu, 3 Nov 2016Personnel Appeals 
Wed, 27 Jan 2016IT tablet training 
Tue, 13 Oct 2015Social Media Briefing 
Tue, 15 Sep 2015Data Protection Awareness 
Thu, 14 May 2015Councillors Induction Event 
Fri, 6 Dec 2013Extremism Training 
Sat, 20 Jul 2013Welfare Reform 
Thu, 27 Jun 2013Housing Appeals Panel Training 
Thu, 21 Mar 2013Corporate Parenting Training 
Wed, 13 Feb 2013Standards Regime Training - New Code 
Sat, 26 Jan 2013Welfare Reform Information Pack Training 
Thu, 6 Dec 2012LSCB - Open Evening 
Thu, 24 Nov 2011Localism Training 
Mon, 17 Oct 2011Localism & Beyond Training 
Tue, 10 May 2011Meeting the Chief Executive & Corporate Directors 
Mon, 25 Oct 2010Treasury Management 
Thu, 27 May 2010Liquor/Gambling licensing Training 
Thu, 26 Jun 2008Joint Development Session & CLMT 
Wed, 2 Apr 2008UKPHA Annual health forum: Community Cohesion & Environment 
Tue, 1 Apr 2008UKPHA Annual health forum: Community Cohesion & Environment 
Tue, 22 Jan 2008Safeguarding Children's Briefing 
Thu, 13 Dec 2007New challenges, New Opportunities: What now for Local Government 
Sat, 10 Nov 2007Media Training 
Thu, 5 Jul 2007LGA Annual Conference 2007 - People & Places 
Tue, 3 Jul 2007LGA Annual Conference 2007 - People & Places 
Thu, 28 Jun 2007FAir Selection Appointment Panel 
Mon, 18 Jun 2007Risk Management Training 
Sun, 10 Dec 2006Growth Area Regeneration & housing Conference 
Thu, 19 Jun 2003Disciplinary Appeals 
Tue, 19 Nov 2002Developing Equal Opportunities & Services 
Tue, 19 Nov 2002Provision for Gypsies & Travellers 
Tue, 17 Sep 2002Elected Community Leaders Forum 
Tue, 17 Sep 2002Housing Appeals Panel 
Fri, 19 Jul 2002West Hertfordshire Leaders Group on Health 
Wed, 6 Sep 2000Professional Development Seminars 
Wed, 1 Jan 1997Fair Selection Training 
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Every Saturday 10am - 12 noon - Lewsey Farm Community Centre, Landrace Road

Member Attendance

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Attendance Summary

SummaryCountPercentage
Expected attendances35 
Present as expected3291%
Absent39%
Apologies received267% of absences
In attendance (as a visitor)1 

Attendance Details

Meeting DateCommitteeAttendance
20 May 2025 18:00 Full Council Attended
2 Jun 2025 18:00 Executive Attended
19 Jun 2025 18:00 Health & Wellbeing Board Attended
23 Jun 2025 18:00 Executive Attended
26 Jun 2025 18:00 Full Council Attended
3 Jul 2025 18:00 Petitions & Representations Board Attended
9 Jul 2025 17:00 Climate Change Advisory Board Attended
15 Jul 2025 18:00 Full Council Attended
21 Jul 2025 18:00 Executive Attended
8 Sep 2025 18:00 Executive Attended
11 Sep 2025 18:00 Health & Wellbeing Board Attended
23 Sep 2025 18:00 Full Council Attended
23 Sep 2025 19:58 Standards Committee Absent
29 Sep 2025 18:00 Petitions & Representations Board Apologies received
6 Oct 2025 18:00 Executive Attended
9 Oct 2025 18:00 Standards Committee Attended
3 Nov 2025 18:00 Executive Attended
17 Nov 2025 18:00 Overview & Scrutiny Board In attendance (as a visitor)
27 Nov 2025 18:00 Petitions & Representations Board Attended
1 Dec 2025 18:00 Executive Attended
9 Dec 2025 18:00 Health & Wellbeing Board Attended
5 Jan 2026 18:00 Executive Attended
12 Jan 2026 18:00 Executive Attended
20 Jan 2026 18:00 Full Council Attended
22 Jan 2026 18:00 Petitions & Representations Board Apologies received
26 Jan 2026 18:00 Executive Attended
28 Jan 2026 17:00 Climate Change Advisory Board Attended
9 Feb 2026 18:00 Executive Attended
10 Feb 2026 18:00 Health & Wellbeing Board Attended
23 Feb 2026 18:15 Full Council Attended
2 Mar 2026 18:30 Executive Attended
16 Mar 2026 18:45 Standards Committee Attended
17 Mar 2026 18:45 Full Council Attended
30 Mar 2026 18:00 Petitions & Representations Board Attended
8 Apr 2026 18:00 Health & Wellbeing Board Attended
20 Apr 2026 18:00 Executive Attended