Challney
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| Population | 11,880(est.).[1] |
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| Parish | Challney |
| Unitary authority | Luton |
| Ceremonial county | Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode district | LU4 |
| Dial code | 01582 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Luton North |
| European Parliament | East of England |
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Challney is a district off the main artery road leading from Luton to the town of Dunstable. Its name is of Latin origin, "Chall" being a corruption of the word chaul (chalk) and "ney" being a derivative of nez (nose). The terrain in this part of East England is very much chalk hillside.
Challney was a sleepy residential area until the extension of the nearby M1 motorway on the west side which was built in the early 60s. The Luton and Dunstable Hospital is also situated nearby and with the increase in traffic (and accidents) has a good reputation for the treatments of car crash victims. Electrolux was for many years the main employer of the area but closed its manufacturing operations in the 70s. However, Electrolux has moved its UK headquarters back to the area.
Challney is still a relatively residential area with good schooling and local amenities. One of Luton's large Retail Parks for DIY and Electronic goods is located in the area and attracts visitors from all over the county. Leagrave railway station is close by for residents wishing to commute to Bedford or London.
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[edit] Education
Challney has separate high schools for boys and girls, Challney High School for Boys and Challney High School for Girls, both of which are located on Stoneygate Road. Challney Community College is also based in Stoneygate Road. The High School has recently been designated as a Leading Edge school and Challney is the Business Studies Spoke School for the elearning centre in Luton.
[edit] Politics
Challney is represented by Cllr Clive Mead (Liberal Democrats), Cllr Sid Rutstein (Liberal Democrats) and Cllr Andy Strange (Liberal Democrats). The ward forms part of the parliamentary constituency of Luton North, and the MP is Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Challney is within the East of England (European Parliament constituency).
[edit] Local Attractions
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[edit] Local Newspapers
Two weekly newspapers are delivered free to all the houses in Challney. However they are not specific to Challney. They are:
- Herald and Post - Delivered every Thursday
- Luton on Sunday- Delivered every Sunday
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Places within Luton: Barnfield • Biscot • Bramingham • Bury Park • Bushmead • Challney • Crawley Green • Farley Hill • Dallow • High Town • Hockwell Ring • Icknield • Leagrave • Lewsey • Limbury-cum-Biscot • Marsh Farm • New Town • Northwell • Putteridge • Round Green • Saints • South ward • Stopsley • Sundon Park • Warden Hills • Wigmore Amenities: Kenilworth Road • Luton Museum • Stockwood Park • Wardown Park • Waulud's Bank Education: Ashcroft High School • Barnfield College • University of Bedfordshire • Cardinal Newman • Denbigh High School • Icknield High School • Luton Sixth Form College • South Luton High School • Woodlands Secondary School |
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