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Staffordshire Moorlands
| Staffordshire Moorlands District | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Staffordshire | |
| Geography | |
| Status: | District |
| Region: | West Midlands |
| Admin. County: | Staffordshire |
| Area: - Total | Ranked 86th 575.85 km² |
| Admin. HQ: | Leek |
| ONS code: | 41UH |
| Demographics | |
| Population: - Total (2002 est.) - Density | Ranked 232nd 95,169 165 / km² |
| Ethnicity: | 99.2% White |
| Politics | |
 Staffordshire Moorlands District Council http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/ | |
| Leadership: | Leader & Cabinet |
| Executive: | Residents + Liberal Democrats + Independent |
| MPs: | Charlotte Atkins, William Cash, Joan Walley |
Staffordshire Moorlands is a local government district in Staffordshire, England. Its council is based in Leek and is located between the city of Stoke-on-Trent and the Peak District National Park.
Principal industries are agriculture and tourism. The area's three towns are Leek, Cheadle, and Biddulph. Visitor attractions include the National Trust property Biddulph Grange, the theme-park Alton Towers, and the annual Leek Arts Festival. There are also a variety of outdoor persuits such as rock climbing (The Roaches), sailing (Rudyard Lake ) and cycling (Waterhouses).
Last updated: 10-15-2005 00:55:06
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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