Originally Mayor in 2005, Cllr. Barry Cowie resumed the role in 2011. At the Annual General Meeting of Leek Town Council, Cllr Cowie said: "It is an honour and privilege to be elected Mayor for a second time and both Jean and I are looking forward to once again serving the people of Leek. We will be organising a number of charity events and money raised will go to the youth of the town".