Leek FAQ
Quick answers to common questions about Leek — population, council, postcodes and who represents the town in Parliament. For practical guides on bins, planning and more, see the full Leek local guide.
What is the population of Leek?
Leek has a population of ~20,000.
Which council covers Leek?
Leek is covered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council for local services (bins, planning, housing), with Staffordshire County Council responsible for roads, schools and social care.
Who is the MP for Leek?
Leek town centre falls in the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency, represented by Dame Karen Bradley (Conservative).
What areas does Leek Gazette cover?
We cover Leek town centre, Ball Haye Green, Brough Park, Haregate, Westwood, Leekbrook, Cheddleton, and the surrounding area.
What's an interesting fact about Leek?
Leek is known as the Queen of the Moorlands and has weekly indoor and outdoor markets as well as a strong independent retail community.
More about Leek
- Bin collection days in Leek
- Planning applications in Leek
- Reporting a pothole in Leek
- School term dates in Leek
- More on Leek's MP, contact details and expenses
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