A contract was awarded to Mr Ashley Lovatt of Leek from 1st April 2026 t0 31st March 2028 who will provide Grounds Maintenance duties and other duties as required by the Town Council for 2 years at an agreed hourly rate of £25 per hour, capped at an annual budget for Grounds Maintenance for 2026-2027 of £25,000.
(20hrs per week or variable due to seasonal duties).
This application has now closed
Tender is now open for the Contract of Leek Town Council Lengthsman from 1st April 2026 – 31st March 2028
Please see role description below. The job is variable hours and times, so the person must be flexible. An hourly rate is required, self employed, plus own vehicle and insurance.
The deadline for applications is Monday 9th March 2026 at 12 noon.
Please contact clerk@leektowncouncil.gov.uk
phone 01538 381271
or post to Town Clerk, Leek Town Council, 15 Stockwell St, Leek, ST13 6DH
Contract for 2023 to 2026 Christmas Lights was awarded to Protech Electrical Ltd.

Please see below for the Christmas Illuminations/Flags & Bunting Tender Specification and map of the Town Centre.
The Town Clerk is updating the list of suppliers that can be called upon for urgent repairs and maintenance requirements. Tasks range over various areas of responsibility such Bank House, the allotments and street furniture.
Typically these requirements will involve the following trades:
Plumbers
Electricians
Joiners
Property Maintenance
Painters
To register your service please email brief details of your capability and contact details to: clerk@leektowncouncil.gov.uk
Notice of any major contracts are are advertised in the local press as well as on this website.
This will include links to download proposal requirements and specifications.
See links below to download details re contract scope and forms to be submitted.
Please email the forms to: clerk@leektowncouncil.gov.uk
- Christmas Lights & Flags and Bunting contract 2023 - 2026
- Christmas Lights and Flags/Bunting Contract 2023-2026
- Christmas Lights/ Flags& Bunting Tender Specification - Feb. 2023
- Contract for Leek Christmas Lights/ Flags & Bunting 2023-2027
- Contract for the Erection, Maintenance & Removal of Christmas Illuminations and Bunting
- Lengthsman Contract - comprehensive list of tasks
- Lengthsman Role Description 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2028
- Tender Christmas Lights Background and Overview
- Tender Christmas Lights Map
- Tender form Christmas Lights and Bunting 2020 - 2022