Our community’s resilience
As the newly elected Mayor of Leek I find myself in strange times indeed. These are challenging times too for us all as we face this Covid-19 crisis which has affected us in such a profound way. No one could have foreseen the widespread and deep repercussions this virus would bring. The crisis made a […]
Council Meetings Online
Following a couple of test runs to familiarise colleagues with the procedures, Leek Town Council is now holding its meetings online using the Zoom application. Members of the public are invited to observe the next meeting scheduled for July. To register please use the ‘Contact Us’ page – quoting post code and e-mail address. You […]
The year 2019 – 2020
LTC has published its Annual Report for 2019 – 2020. For details go to YOUR COUNCIL/Finance at http://leektowncouncil-gov-uk.stackstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2020/05/Annual-Report-2019-2020-2.pdf Despite the onslaught of the Coronavirus epidemic it had been a wonderful experience, says outgoing mayor, Sue Coleman. Ron and I have attended many civic events often accompanied by our town clerk, Julie Taylor and of course our […]
Deputy Mayor pays tribute
Leek’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Lyn Swindlehurst is looking forward to taking an active role in helping residents and the business community get back up to speed as we emerge from this public health crisis. “I am so proud of the way that the people of Leek have come together to support their neighbours and friends […]
Mayor making at the Annual Meeting of the Council
This year’s Annual Meeting of the Town Council was held by way of an Internet application, enabling councillors to communicate from home. The main purpose was to appoint a new Chair for the Town Council, who will also carry out the duties as the Leek Town Mayor together with a Deputy Mayor. Proposals for Cllr […]
Thanks for 75 years of peace in Europe.
Marking the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, Leek Town Mayor, Cllr Sue Coleman accompanied by Deputy Mayor, Cllr Stephen Wales, represented the residents of Leek in paying tribute to all those who endured hardship and sacrifice to ‘do their bit’ in helping to secure an enduring peace in Europe. Cllr Stephen Wales Giving thanks to […]
VE Day Friday 8 May – Leek Remembers
Leek Town Council always does what it believes to be in the best interests of the health and safety of those that live in our town. That is why in the present circumstances the Town Council has cancelled the local activities planned to remember VE Day – the 75th anniversary of the end of the […]
Crisis Support Information
Whilst Leek Town Council doesn’t have the resource to supply support, all councillors will be happy to assist in helping residents to access information and voluntary community facilities. To register extremely vulnerable residents for the delivery of food parcels go to https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable To obtain emergency food parcels contact Laura Cottingham at Haregate Community Centre, […]
Leek Town Council Gifts £1,000 for crisis relief efforts.
Leek Town Council has shown its support for a vital element in the town’s response to the Covid 19 crisis by awarding a grant of £1000 to the Haregate Community Centre. Although the centre is now closed to its usual community groups, it has become increasingly central to the coordination of crisis relief for many […]
Messages for residents of Leek and its twin town of Este in the north of Italy as the Town Council’s administration goes virtual.
The town council is continuing to operate by using email to communicate between councillors and the town clerk, who is working from home. Immediate concerns include the impact of the current public health crisis on vulnerable residents. “This could be a long-term situation warns the Council’s general purposes committee Chair, Cllr Lyn Swindlehurst. For […]