Looking forward to the return of some normality.
The twists and turns in the Covid story continue with yet another vaccine – Novavax – coming on stream shortly. This is very good news as it will speed delivery of jabs into all the priority groups. Leeks vaccine program is led by Park Medical Centre and the combined teams there are doing a brilliant […]
Leek Town Council in search for a new tenant for Bank House, St Edwards Street.
After many years use as a base for volunteer services in Leek, Bank House in St Edwards Street, is back on the market for tenancy as commercial premises. “Bank House was purchased by Leek Town Council in 1984 for the general benefit of the town’s residents,” says Mayor, Stephen Wales. “Previous organisations using the […]
For the carers and all key workers.
This New Year of 2021 will now bring everyone fresh hope for the future – after the most challenging year most of us will have ever seen. There have been huge personal sacrifices made by so many during the protracted fight against the virus. The frontline health professionals have been incredible of course –and science […]
Mayor’s Christmas Message
Leek Mayor Stephen Wales We have all witnessed the effect of nature on the world’s population from a microscopic virus that would fit almost a thousand times across the width of a human hair. It is a fact that soap and regular washing destroys the virus completely. So, this simple action should by now have […]
Bird Flu Outbreak
Following a number of cases of bird flu, in both wild and captive birds in the UK, allotment holders who keep chickens, need to follow the government’s legal requirements from 14th December 2020. Food safety advice regarding eggs remains unchanged. Look out for signs of bird flu: swollen head, blue discolouration of neck and throat, […]
Christmas 2020
Our town centre Christmas lights have been installed by local contractor Protech Electrical. Commercial sponsors include the Leek United Building Society and Leek Link Taxis and Private Hire. Cllr Stephen Wales, Mayor of Leek joined Protech for an informal switch-on and photo opportunity. “It has been a challenging year for residents especially our local businesses […]
News from the Phoenix Singers
Following on from their very popular A CHRISTMAS CAROL CANTATA, which has been performed regularly in North Staffordshire for the past few years, Claybody Theatre’s Deborah McAndrew has once again collaborated with composer Ashley Thompson, to create a new musical fable – GREENWOOD DREAMS. This new 20 – minute choral was written and composed during […]
Remembrance Day 2020
Remembrance Sunday this year was directed by the SMDC Safety Advisory Group and covered Leek, Biddulph and Cheadle. Leek Town Council had made the decision some weeks ago that there would be no parade, and any plans for church services were halted by the ‘lockdown’. It was agreed that the British Legion would go ahead […]
Totally Locally Leek
Over 30 local independent businesses have collaborated to set up an online shopping service to help residents during this lockdown period. And who knows, maybe beyond as customers get use to the idea. Check out www.leek.totallylocally.shop From this site you can browse and shop for items on a click and collect basis – through just […]
Remembrance at home
Leek is known as the Queen of the Moorlands and it is important that we keep our public spaces in good order. The Nicholson War Memorial, known locally as the ‘Monument’, is in the care of Leek Town Council. We maintain its Portland stone edifice and the ornate benches, gates, and floral displays. Built in […]