LEEK TOWN MAYOR
Leek reflects a community Here, as her term of being Leek Town Mayor comes to an end, councillor Lyn Swindlehurst reflects on her year in the civic role:
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t the start of my Mayoral year, I thought of the many different approaches to the role. We were still working within pandemic restrictions, and mindful of how our town had coped and supported each other, and what we perceived as important. I decided I wanted to be a Mayor that was visible in the community, and support charities that had that principle at their heart too. I chose Borderlands Voices and Family Action for that reason.
Interacting with those enjoying our town and regenerating a sense of community spirit and enjoyment was heart-warming.
I have spent many days walking around town and meeting our residents and visitors to try to engage with their views and opinions. Many events have been shared with our Leek Town Crier, Bill Lomas who has taught me a great deal about engagement with our community, Bill has been a good role model. The events we have had in town this year, some of which were made possible through the Government s Welcome Back fund, have been advantageous to our community. Interacting with those enjoying our town and
regenerating a sense of community spirit and enjoyment was heartwarming. We owe a thank you to the Leek Town Council Events Committee and Totally Locally for the days we enjoy together. Spending days watching children and families together has been a longawaited pleasure. I have enjoyed the camaraderie of the Royal British Legion (RBL) at several memorial and celebratory events. We have stood together in thought and reflection on many occasions, for me not on
