Leek Town Council
Leek is an historic market town situated north east of Stoke on Trent and in close proximity to the Peak District. This is a town that enjoys a party with more events held annually than anywhere else in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Leek is also an accredited ‘Fair Trade Town’ with a great mix of independent and national shops.
These are complemented by thriving weekly indoor and outdoor markets on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The very popular Totally Locally Leek market is also held on the first Sunday of each month, selling a range of crafts, gifts and a variety of farm produce. See: https://totallylocally.org/leek
Leek Town Council is responsible for the Nicholson War Memorial. If a school or community group would like a specially arranged tour, please contact the Town Clerk 01538 381271.
Upcoming Events
- 10:55 – 11:15, November 11, 2026 – Armistice Day
- 10:45 – 11:30, November 8, 2026 – Remembrance Sunday
- 10:55 – 11:15, October 23, 2026 – El Alamein Commemorative Memorial
- 10:55 – 11:15, September 15, 2026 – Battle of Britain Day Commemorative Memorial
- 10:55 – 11:15, September 3, 2026 – Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Memorial
- 10:55 – 11:55, July 31, 2026 – Passchendael Commemorative Memorial
- 10:55 – 11:15, July 1, 2026 – Battle of the Somme Commemorative Memorial
- 10:55 – 11:15, June 27, 2026 – Armed Forces Day Commemorative Memorial
- 10:55 – 11:15, June 14, 2026 – Falklands Day Commemorative Memorial
- 10:30 – 12:00, May 26, 2026 – Allotments Committee
- 10:00 – 10:30, May 26, 2026 – Planning Committee
- 19:30 – 20:30, May 19, 2026 – General Purposes Committee 19 May 2026
- 09:00 – 16:00, May 16, 2026 – Scooterfest
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Known locally as the “Queen of The Moorlands”, the busy market town of Leek has a population of 20,000 and is situated in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands.
Leek Town Council
The Town Council is made up of twelve councillors who are elected to office every four years. At the helm of the council is the Leek Town Mayor who is appointed for a twelve- month term.
Our responsibilities include the maintenance of seven allotment sites, the town war memorials, Ball Haye Green Recreation Ground, the Christmas lights, summer flower displays, street furniture and various town centre events.
For further information see Your Councillors