As a Leekensian and a heraldry addict I have a double interest in any news that touches upon both interests.
The Leek Town Council website informs us that Cllr. Derek Hilyer was elected as The Mayor of Leek at the Leek Town Council Annual Meeting held in May 2025 and provided us with not only a photo of the Mayor proudly wearing his Chain of Office but also provides a close up of the heraldic pendant upon the Chain. Belated congratulations to Derek (I'm a bit late with this report) and many thanks to Belinda Hargreaves of Our Leek & Moorlands publication for providing the photos (especially of the Chain).
Cllr. Derek Hilyer resplendant in his Chain of Office
The Arms of Leek Town Council as featured on the Mayoral Chain
(The moorcock seems to have become a bit faded but hey, it is blazoned as Proper so perhaps, like me it has grayed with age!)
Arms : Azure a Saltire patonce between in chief a Stafford Knot in fesse two Suns and in base a Garb all Or. Crest : Out of a Mural Crown Or charged with three Mulberry Leaves proper a Mount of Heather thereon a Moorcock also proper resting the dexter claw on a Leek small-weave Shuttle Gold threaded Gules. Motto: 'ARTE FAVENTE NIL DESPERANDUM'- Our skill assisting us, we have no cause for despair.
The arms were officially granted on May 7, 1956 to Leek Urban District Council but are now used by Leek Town Council.
For an explanation of the rationale behind the design, see:
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