Thursday, February 9 2012
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Partnerships and Jointly Run Services

Wakefield Council works with many regional and local agencies and organisations to provide services for the district as well as contributing to the running of many services along with the other local authorities in West Yorkshire

Local Government Yorkshire and Humber
Local Government Yorkshire and Humber (LGYH) is the regional partnership of local authorities, including fire and police authorities, across the region. It brings local authorities together on key issues, supports the improvement of service delivery, lobbies Government on the future of local government, promotes good employment practices
Metro - West Yorkshire Passenger Authority
Metro is the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority (PTA) and Executive (PTE). The Authority is made up of 22 elected councillors from the county’s five local councils, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. The Authority sets policies to make public transport in West Yorkshire, reliable, easy to understand and use, accessible, attractive, affordable, safe and secure and efficient.
Wakefield Together
Wakefield Together is the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) for the Wakefield District. It brings together key organisations who deliver the many services and activities that affect the lives of people who live, work, visit and do business in the area.
West Yorkshire Analytical Service
West Yorkshire Analytical Services is an Official Food Control Laboratory which provides a high quality analytical, advisory and consultancy service to both public and private sectors.
West Yorkshire Archaeology Service
The West Yorkshire Archaeology Service provides district planning and other departments with advice and assistance on archaeological matters, and to promote the conservation of West Yorkshire's archaeological resource and its use and enjoyment by the public, particularly with reference to schools.
West Yorkshire Archives
The West Yorkshire Archive Service exists to preserve the county's heritage of historical documents and to help members of the public make use of them.
West Yorkshire Grants
West Yorkshire Grants awards grants to voluntary organisations operating across West Yorkshire. Funding is available for all types of voluntary activity - arts, sport, recreation, education, environment and social/welfare.
West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan
The Local Transport Plan is a partnership between Metro and the five West Yorkshire councils: Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield District, looking at the development of local, integrated transport.
West Yorkshire Material Testing Service
WYMTS is a testing laboratory used by the textile and clothing industries, upholstery suppliers and manufacturers, council cleaning departments, plastic film products manufacturers and trading standards authorities
West Yorkshire Trading Standards
West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service enforces hundreds of pieces of legislation. The site offers news and information on current campaigns for businesses, consumers and schools.