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 A Greener Future for Luton Town


Luton Town FC is building a future we can all be proud of.

The planned new stadium at Power Court has been presented as a modern, sustainable, eco-friendly home for our club.

As supporters who care deeply about Luton Town and our community, we want to ensure that the company chosen to build this stadium aligns not only with the environmental principles we’ve been promised, but also meets standards of safety, governance, and responsible management.

This page explains why many fans and community members believe the club should reassess the contractor selection to guarantee that the stadium’s environmental promises and community safety concerns are fully addressed.

National Security Concerns: 

The Prestwick Airport Case 


Luton Town has reached an agreement with Limak Holding, a large Turkish construction company, to deliver the new stadium. 

In December 2025, the United Kingdom government blocked Limak Holding’s bid to operate Glasgow Prestwick Airport on national security grounds. The UK national security review — required under the National Security and Investment Act (2021) — concluded that Limak’s proposal posed concerns and therefore the sale could not proceed. 


 This decision demonstrated that even government authorities in the UK were not comfortable allowing Limak to manage infrastructure with potential security implications, further raising questions about the company’s track record and suitability for high-profile projects — including major civil developments such as Luton’s new stadium.  

Environmental Concerns


Limak promotes itself as an environmentally responsible company.  However, the organisation has been involved in several high-profile environmental controversies in Turkey over the past decade, including: 


  • Allegations by environmental groups about deforestation, well documented damages and crimes against the ecosystem during large infrastructure projects
  • Public protests from local communities over environmental impacts
  • Criticism from NGOs regarding the handling of protected natural areas
  • Reporting by international and Turkish media highlighting environmental concerns around certain Limak projects


These issues raise an important question: 

Is Limak the right partner to build a stadium that Luton Town proudly markets as sustainable and eco-friendly? 

Luton Town Deserves a Stadium Built With Integrity

 
The new Power Court stadium is more than a construction project.
It represents:

  • A landmark for our city
  • A symbol of progress
  • A home for future generations of Hatters
  • A project advertised as environmentally responsible


Given this, it is reasonable for supporters and residents to ask:

  • Has Limak’s full international track record been independently reviewed?
  • Were environmental, governance, and risk considerations examined beyond marketing claims?
  • How does a company previously blocked from managing UK infrastructure align with Luton’s commitment to sustainability, transparency, and public trust?


This is not about stopping development — it is about ensuring that development partners truly reflect the values they promote.

 

 

 📢 What We’re Asking For?

 

We are calling for three simple, reasonable steps:

1. Independent Review

Luton Town FC should commission an independent  verification of environmental and governance claims of any contractor selected to build the stadium.

2. Transparency

The club should publicly share the environmental criteria used in selecting construction partners.

3. Alignment With Our Eco-Friendly Goals

If a contractor has a documented history of environmental controversies, the club should reconsider the partnership to protect the values and reputation of Luton Town.

These steps do not delay the project.
They ensure it is built responsibly, transparently, and sustainably

Why This Matters to Luton Supporters? 

We are proud of our town, our club, and our community. The new stadium should reflect that pride.


Choosing a contractor with unresolved environmental controversies risks or concerns related to governance and security risks :

  • Damaging the club’s reputation
  • Undermining the “eco-friendly stadium” vision
  • Creating unnecessary public criticism
  • Associating Luton Town with environmentally harmful or potentially risky practices


We believe the club deserves the best possible partner — one with a clear track record of environmental responsibility  and operational reliability . 

What you can do?

If you believe Luton Town should reconsider or at least further investigate Limak’s environmental record and past governance or security concerns , you can send a message to the club asking for transparency.
 
The e-mails can be sent to:

info@lutontown.co.uk
community@lutontown.co.uk

Or you can use the below e-mail template to express your concerns quickly

OR

Join Us in Protecting Our Club’s Future

 

 

By raising your voice, you help ensure Luton Town’s new stadium is built responsibly, transparently, with respect for the environment,  and with proper attention to safety and governance . 

This is our club. This is our home.

Let’s make sure it’s built right. 


For further information of Limak's environmental controversies, check out the links and videos below 

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Videos

"Turkish activists brave arrest to save trees - Reuters"
https://youtu.be/PuF_9t0cw_U?si=u_hdvQ7sGzo23Pk8

 “Turkish activists call on intl’l community to stop ecocide in Akbelen Forest” 

https://youtu.be/AwpR_uUDbhg

"Why shouldn't Akbelen be surrendered to mine?"
https://youtu.be/iJwvKkUOD-o?si=cBLmX0L6XG2cYC36

"Activists in Turkey protest against clearance of forest for coal mine | AFP"
https://youtu.be/88v9EszVwxo?si=EYeLbS3YrYAV2Zah

"End Deforestation in violation of our Constitution, Stop the Pillage of Nature for Profit"
https://youtu.be/zSUVeKKa2LM?si=LGfAlEG5GDlhyP4a

 Sources & Further Reading 

“Protesters occupy forest to stop Turkish coal mine expansion - Reuters”
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/protesters-occupy-forest-stop-turkish-coal-mine-expansion-2023-07-27/

“Akbelen struggle gives hope in these difficult days”
https://beyondfossilfuels.org/2021/08/16/akbelen-struggle-gives-hope-in-these-difficult-days/

“In Turkey, when forests are not on fire, they are being destroyed by greedy men in suits”
https://globalvoices.org/2023/07/27/in-turkey-when-forests-are-not-on-fire-they-are-being-destroyed-by-greedy-men-in-suits/

"Pro-gov’t Limak Holding wins environmental approval for controversial gold mine in western Turkey"
https://www.turkishminute.com/2025/11/13/pro-govt-limak-holding-wins-environmental-approval-for-controversial-gold-mine-in-western-turkey/

"United Kingdom: The sale of Glasgow Prestwick Airport is reportedly halted after national security review" 

https://globaltradealert.org/intervention/151062-united-kingdom-the-sale-of-glasgow-prestwick-airport-is-reportedly-halted-after-national-security-review