Meeting this challenge
To all residents of Leek, I hope you are all keeping well, both physically and mentally, within the confines of your home. The Council members are communicating with each other by email and doing our best to hold our administration together, even though typing does take such a long time!! I hope you […]
Coronavirus Update – Parks are open but keep your distance.
To help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid 19), the government has ordered all playgrounds to close with immediate effect. Parks currently remain open, but everybody must follow the social distancing rules and keep 2 metres apart. For more information on playgrounds and how other Council services have been affected by Coronavirus go to: https://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/Coronavirus
Event cancellations
It is with regret that due to the on-going public health crisis, the Town Council has announced the cancellation of the VE Day Event, due to be held on May 10th, and the ‘Party in the Park’ on June 14th. “As a public authority, we have to follow government advice,” says Cllr Matt Swindlehurst, for […]
Leek Arts Festival 2020
When asked what is it that really makes Leek buzz, Events Chair, Cllr Matt Swindlehurst said; “For starters, we have some great live music events – more or less all year round.” “Thanks are due mainly to the organisers of Leek’s annual ‘Blues and Americana’ festival. Their efforts are much appreciated,” says Matt. Although […]
Assistant to the Clerk – Office Administrator.
Leek Town Council is seeking to recruit a part-time administrative assistant, to assist the town clerk in carrying out the town council’s duties. For more info and application form go to: http://leektowncouncil-gov-uk.stackstaging.com/job-vacancies/ Salary: £17,364 to £18,426 (pro rata) and Pension Scheme. For 15 hours per week over 3 or 4 days. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FRIDAY […]
Office hours – update.
The Leek Town Council office is normally open from from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. It is closed all day on Thursday, at weekends and on bank holidays. Visitors should check first as the the Town Clerk may be out on occasions. For routine enquiries please use e-mail: office@leektowncouncil.go.uk
Mayor’s Diary – Salvation Army for Christmas Carols
Cllr Sue Coleman attended the Salvation Army Christmas Carol service at their headquarters in Leek. As with most church services the collection plate was passed around. But on this occasion the total raised amounted to an amazing £984 – just short of a grand! “Only fitting then that we should round it up,” says […]
Mayor’s Diary – Allotment Holders and Gardeners Show
As Mayor but also in her capacity as Chair of the LTC Allotments Committee, one of Cllr Sue Colman’s first assignments in the Summer 2019 was to attend the annual Allotment Holders and Gardeners Show. In addition to the prize winners, a special award was made to Wilf McCrady, President of the Leek Allottment Holders […]
Mayor’s diary – Leek School of Art
In January, Cllr. Sue Coleman, Leek Town Mayor attended a presentation of work by graduates from Leek School of Art. The photo was taken with Carrie Pletscher in front of one of her amazing paintings titled “Kassia, with “Justice Damask”. Carrie has produced a series of paintings centered around the historical artists’ muse. This example […]
VE Day 75th Anniversary
Sunday 10th May Silk Street Car Park – Cancelled until further notice. Dig out some 40’s fashion togs and join us in Leek’s historic town centre as we go back to 1945. Our Victorian trestle market building will become a ‘NAAFI’ with music, a pop-up bar, our fantastic WI groups, traditional children’s games […]