Looking Forward to Memorials’ Centenaries
Although I’m sure it came as a surprise to no one, it was still sad to hear about the need to continue the present Covid restrictions for at least another four weeks. A reminder that the virus is still very much a part of all our lives. Leek, in particular, has been at the centre […]
Bee friendly Leek
Leek has secured the status as a “bee friendly” town as the result of the efforts of Town and District Councillor Bill Cawley. The principle of a bee friendly town was fixed by the London based charity ‘Bee Friendly Trust’, who are looking to work with towns around the country to establish more areas to […]
Love in at Leek Weddings
Mayor Cllr Lyn Swindlehurst and Town Crier, Bill Lomas, visited business start up Leek Weddings this week. The proprietor, Emma and her team offer free-of-charge weddings for people facing terminal or life changing conditions by working with numerous generous supporters and volunteers.Their venue is beautiful and provides absolutely everything. Please call in and see for […]
Final project artwork
Leek Town Mayor, Lyn Swindlehurst, was invited to attend the Astound 21 exhibition open from 29th May – 19th June. The exhibition features the final project artwork from acclaimed 3rd year Foundation Degree students who have studied at Leek School of Art, Buxton and Leek College. The work is exhibited in the stunning original Leek […]
Mayor’s charities underline need for community support.
I am proud and humble to be elected Leek Town Mayor. I pledge to do my best for all our communities, and welcome those that visit the town as friends. Six generations of the Swindlehurst family have made Leek their home. Market gardeners, silk industry buyers, teachers, nurses. I am proud to follow in their […]
Cutting the ribbon for Leek United Building Society
First assignment for newly elected Mayor, Councillor Swindlehurst together with town crier Bill Lomas, was the reopening of the Leek United Building Society flagship branch in Derby Street. Director of customer services, Andy Armatage said: “The society’s refurbishment of our Derby Street branch shows commitment to the local community and our branch network.”
A message from the new Mayor.
I am both humble and proud to be elected Town Mayor. I pledge to do my best for all our communities, as well as welcoming our visitors as friends. My colleague, Bill Cawley, will be our Deputy Mayor. Six generations of the Swindlehurst family have made Leek their home. Market Gardeners, Silk industry buyers, […]
AGM Annual Report for 2020 – 2021
The Annual Report for the 2020 – 2021 has been posted to the LTC website see YOUR COUNCIL / Finance.
AGM May 2021
Cllr Lyn Swindlehurst was elected as Leek Town Mayor for 2021 – 2022. Cllr Lyn Swindlehurst was elected as Leek Town Mayor at the Annual General Meeting held last night. She will be supported by Deputy Mayor Cllr Bill Cawley. Whilst the present public health crisis has restricted many community activities, we are looking forward […]
Russell Street Makeover
A vacant piece of land at the bottom of Russell Street has been been developed into a raised garden display. Leek town mayor, Councillor Stephen Wales personally managed the delivery of the project. Moorlands Climate Action and Royal Horticultural Society member, Jane Tattersall advised on the planting of the site. “We had a number of […]