Icknield

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 51.913
longitude= -0.426
official_name= Icknield
os_grid_reference= TL082250
population= 7,556 (est.). [ [http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=3&b=5940141&c=icknield&d=14&e=15&g=404850&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&enc=1] .]
region= East of England
unitary_england= Luton
lieutenancy_england= Bedfordshire
constituency_westminster= Luton North
post_town= LUTON|postcode_district = LU3
postcode_area= LU |dial_code= 01582

Icknield is a ward in the town of Luton, Bedfordshire, England. The area takes its name from the Icknield Way a Roman road which passes through Luton. Situated towards the north east of Luton, the area is mainly built up residential, but there is a protected area of marshland next to the high school that serves this area and the surrounding areas, Icknield High School.

Politics

Icknield ward is represented by Cllr Michael Garrett (Conservative) and Cllr John Titmuss (Conservative).

The ward forms part of the parliamentary constituency of Luton North, and the MP is Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Icknield is within the East of England (European Parliament constituency).

Local Attractions

Local Newspapers

Two weekly newspapers are delivered free to all the houses in Icknield. However they are not specific to Icknield. They are:
* [http://www.lutontoday.co.uk Herald and Post] - Delivered every Thursday
* [http://www.lutononsunday.com/ Luton on Sunday] - Delivered every Sunday

References

* [http://www.luton.gov.uk/ Luton Borough Council]