(2/10/2008) Flower power for Wakefield in Bloom
Flower power descended on the city this week as the winners of this year's Wakefield in Bloom Awards were announced.

(2/10/2008) Castleford Bridge to be venue for councillors' surgery
Castleford's highly-acclaimed river bridge is to be the unusual venue for council activity on Friday, October 10.

(2/10/2008) Give cold shoulder to cold-call heating offers
Wakefield Council is warning citizens about unsolicited visits from people claiming to be working with the council and selling cavity wall and loft insulation.

(1/10/2008) Road closure - Wrangbrook Lane, Upton
Motorists are being warned of possible delays in the Upton area as works to construct the new Hemsworth A1 Link Road enter a new phase

(1/10/2008) Family Learning Week at libraries
Family fun and learning will be the theme of a special week of activities across Wakefield's libraries

(1/10/2008) Meet the buyer in Wakefield
Booking has now started for Wakefield Council's fifth annual Meet the Buyer event which will be held on 13 November 2008

(30/9/2008) Council chief executive changes places for National Customer Service Week
Wakefield Council's top boss will swap her office for a call centre as she leads the way for National Customer Service Week 2008

(30/9/2008) Swimming plans approved by Council
New swimming pool plans were among a series of key reports approved by Wakefield Council's cabinet today (September 30).

(30/9/2008) Twilight Tidy in Purston Park
Young people from Featherstone have been helping keep Purston Park clean with a monthly Twilight Tidy.

(30/9/2008) Pottering about with new discovery at Pontefract Museum
The exciting new discovery of a medieval kiln will see visitors to Pontefract Museum whisked back in time as experts lead a free talk on the find.

(29/9/2008) A winning welcome to Wakefield district
Giving visitors a warm welcome to the Wakefield district has helped the Council's Tourist Information Centre (TIC) bag a major regional award.

(29/9/2008) Not in my neighbourhood
A campaign to address crime and anti-social behaviour in our communities is being launched for the second year running in October.

(29/9/2008) International Inclusion Week gets underway
A range of events across the district are being held throughout this week to support International Inclusion Week 2008.

(29/9/2008) Working towards a cleaner and greener district
Wakefield Council is tackling litter in Wakefield and Moorthorpe with a new initiative to target fly-tipping, excess bin waste and poor recycling behaviour.

(29/9/2008) Driving the anti-litter message home
Wakefield Council's anti-littering message will soon be seen on the move around the district on the side of refuse vehicles

(29/9/2008) Cabinet Listens events in store
Residents are being given the chance to make their voices heard when Wakefield Council's team of decision makers tour the district this autumn

(24/9/2008) Holiday help for families with school break changes
Families dealing with childcare during school holidays will be given a helping hand by Wakefield Council.

(24/9/2008) Wakefield's mayor leads leap of faith
Daredevils with a head for heights will be taking part in a charity abseil in aid of the mayor's charity.

(23/9/2008) Prescription for a good read
A book a day could soon be the prescription at Wakefield's libraries.

(23/9/2008) Ship-shape and ready for National Bookstart Day 2008
Pirate fever is spreading across Wakefield district as parents and babies are excitedly preparing for pirate themed parties to celebrate the biggest ever National Bookstart Day.

(22/9/2008) Tackling local environmental issues
Wakefield Council is tackling environmental issues well according to a recent Defra survey

(18/9/2008) Golfers tee-lighted with new award
Members of the City of Wakefield Golf Club are tee-lighted with their latest award after scooping a prestigious GolfMark.

(17/9/2008) Supporting our top athletes
As the Paralympics hands over to London the focus of athletes across the country will be firmly on the London Games in four years time

(17/9/2008) Learning and fun for Ramadan
Integration and information for young people from across the district are the driving forces behind a new series of fun workshops this month

(17/9/2008) Blooming Great Success
Wakefield has achieved an outstanding success having this year entered the Yorkshire in Bloom competition

(16/9/2008) Notton play area - coming soon
Work to transform Hudson Avenue play area in Notton will soon be starting thanks to Wakefield Council and Notton Parish Council

(16/9/2008) Mayor 'At Home' Event
Civic heads from neighbouring authorities and representatives from voluntary, charity and local organisations will be coming to the Town Hall to meet Wakefield District Mayor and her consor the Lady Mayoress, for their first 'At Home' event

(16/9/2008) Hemsworth's new library open this month
The new library in Hemsworth is due to open later this month, providing citizens with lots of new books, more computers and improved opening hours

(16/9/2008) Castleford Forum will continue
Wakefield Council and the Castleford Forum have vowed to continue their good work in the community despite a funding setback

(16/9/2008) Learning how to work with communities the Wakefield Way
Councillors from across Yorkshire and Humber are coming together on 26th September at an event in Wakefield to share good practise around working with communities and neighbourhoods.

(12/9/2008) Report to consider sports facilities in Wakefield district
Wakefield Council's Cabinet meeting on September 30 will consider a report giving an update on the community sports stadium project in Thornes Park, the stadium project at Glasshoughton and sports facilities in Wakefield city centre

(11/9/2008) Wakefield visit from anti-social behaviour advisors
Partnership work and tackling anti-social behaviour was high on the agenda this week when top government advisors visited the district.

(10/9/2008) Wakefield Council urges citizens to register
Wakefield District residents who have not yet registered to vote are being warned they may have problems if they try to open a bank account or obtain credit.

(10/9/2008) Runes of Time at Wakefield Art Gallery
The penultimate exhibition at Wakefield Art Gallery - Runes of Time - is a celebration of the work of Sonia Lawson RA and is open from this Saturday.

(8/9/2008) Visitors boost for Wakefield's new market
Almost 90,000 people visited Wakefield's new market hall and food hall during August, delighted Council chiefs have announced.

(2/9/2008) Heritage open day at Clarke Hall
On Saturday 13th September, the late 17th Century Clarke Hall at Wakefield, will be opening its doors for Heritage Open Day from 10.30 until 2.30.

(2/9/2008) Diggers move in to transform the Bull Ring.
The changing face of Wakefield city centre is continuing with diggers moving in to transform the iconic Bull Ring area.

(2/9/2008) Council backs free swimming for thousands of citizens
Thousands of people could benefit from free swimming across the district after Wakefield Council agreed to an offer from the government to part subsidise free swimming.

(1/9/2008) Tributes to former councillor David Lund
Wakefield Council will observe a one-minute silence at its meeting on Wednesday, September 10, following the death last week of former councillor David Lund.

(1/9/2008) Wakefield's Health and Hygiene Awards
Schools, mobile and outside caterers are among Wakefield kitchens to win in Council awards.

(30/8/2008) Council committees map out issues for scrutiny
Wakefield Council's five Overview and Scrutiny committees are planning an ambitious work programme for the coming year which will help the Council and its partners improve public services.

(29/8/2008) Countdown to new waste and recycling collection service
Wakefield Council is gearing up for the final phase of the new waste and recycling collection scheme being launched on October 21. The expansion of the scheme includes Knottingley, Castleford, Normanton, Altofts, Sharlston, Featherstone, Ackworth, Pontefract and Darrington.

(29/8/2008) Wakefield Libraries making a noise about music voucher competition.
Young readers ready to rock are being given the chance to get their hands on a music voucher.

(27/8/2008) Photographers must be snappy to get entries contributed in time
Photographers in Wakefield must be snappy and get their entries handed in before the deadline for a Wakefield Council competition

(22/8/2008) Not wasting any time in the classroom
Refuse collectors have been boosting their skills with a Wakefield Council NVQ scheme

(22/8/2008) Safer nights out in Pontefract thanks to alcohol zone
Pontefract town centre is set to become an even safer place to enjoy a night out if Wakefield Council's Cabinet approves a report to set up of a special zone to stop people drinking alcohol on the streets

(21/8/2008) Trinity Walk retail scheme hits milestone with new road
The eagerly anticipated £200m Trinity Walk retail scheme will hit another milestone on August 26

(20/8/2008) Dancing with delight for National Year of Reading
A celebration of colourful costume and flamboyant dancing will be taking centre stage at Wakefield's Drury Lane library this autumn

(20/8/2008) More great grants for insulation now available
As energy prices continue to rise with no sign of slowing down, Wakefield Council has teamed up with its partners to offer some great insulation grants

(19/8/2008) Olympic Handover Flag to be raised in Wakefield to celebrate Handover Day
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games has announced that an Olympic Handover Flag will be raised in Wakefield

(19/8/2008) Council signs up to landmark charter
Wakefield Council is leading the way with support for disabled children and their families after signing a landmark charter

(18/8/2008) Anyone for Spanish?
Language lovers are being invited to brush up on their Spanish skills and say 'hola' to some great classes

(18/8/2008) Get your voice heard
Minority ethnic groups in the Wakefield District are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by registering this month

(13/8/2008) Flying the flag for Wakefield
Wakefield will be joining in with the fun and the excitement of the closing ceremony for the Olympic Games in Beijing next Sunday (August 24).

(13/8/2008) Bangers and cash as number of cars dumped in Wakefield District plummets
New figures released today show that over the last four years Wakefield Council has seen an 82 per cent drop in the number of abandoned vehicles being reported.

(13/8/2008) Council looks at ways to support small developments
Wakefield Council is stepping in to help and stimulate the construction industry by looking at ways in which it can streamline Council processes on some smaller developments.

(12/8/2008) Dark Horse set for garden gig.
The final concert in a series of show-stopping performances at Wakefield Art Gallery will be held this month.

(12/8/2008) Toy stories
Visitors to Wakefield Museum's new toy exhibition have the chance to relive their childhood this month.

(11/8/2008) Young people getting to grips with summer fun
Dozens of young people from across Wakefield will be getting to grips with wall climbing this summer.

(7/8/2008) Department for Transport road safety health check
Wakefield's roads were given a health check as part of the Council's bid to drive down road accidents.

(5/8/2008) Council leader takes up new roles
Council leader Peter Box has taken up two new important regional roles.

(5/8/2008) Wakefield mela starts summer of fun
Huge crowds flocked to Wakefield's Mela held in the city centre on Saturday (August 2).

(5/8/2008) Stay safe, stay out of the water
As the summer holidays are here and the weather is hotting up Wakefield Council is warning young people and their parents to be aware of the dangers of taking a dip in ponds, lakes and flooded quarries.

(4/8/2008) A plan for Pontefract Park - time to get involved
Pontefract Park is set to get a plan in order to improve and maximise its use - and Wakefield Council and Pontefract Park Race Company want local people to come forward with their ideas for the area.

(4/8/2008) Electoral Registration Forms - coming soon
Annual electoral registration forms will be sent to all households across the district during August and the Council is urging everyone to deal with them as soon as possible.

(31/7/2008) Library competition winners celebrate a bumper haul of prizes
Book borrowers from Wakefield Libraries are celebrating after scooping some top prizes in the latest competitions.

(31/7/2008) Works to Wakefield open market
Work will be carried out on the open market in Wakefield to address problems with the stone flooring.

(30/7/2008) Youngsters give training camp a Tri
Thornes Park will host the second ever Wakefield Junior Triathlon later this month

(30/7/2008) Wakefield's Mela moves to city centre
Crowds are expected to flock to Wakefield's Mela which will be held in the city centre on Saturday (August 2)

(30/7/2008) Music in the garden - 12 August
The WGSF Clarinet Duet Sam Wigglesworth and Charlotte Denison in concert 12 August

(29/7/2008) Council leader visits primary schools
Pupils at two junior schools in Wakefield welcomed a special visitor to class as council leader Peter Box paid them a visit.

(28/7/2008) Wii Tennis in libraries promises to be a smash with youngsters
Youngsters will be having a smashing time at Council libraries across Wakefield this summer as they take part in a Wii Tennis tournament

(25/7/2008) The soothing sounds of a guitar and a good book at Drury Lane Library
The soothing sound of acoustic guitar music was flowing through Drury Lane Library this month as a relaxing treat for borrowers

(24/7/2008) Major new children's centre to open
More support for children and families is being provided by Wakefield Council with the opening of another new children's centre

(24/7/2008) Council leader returns from Pakistan visit
Wakefield Council leader Peter Box is strengthening the district's links with Pakistan after a four-day visit to an area devastated by the 2005 earthquake

(23/7/2008) New Chief Executive at the helm of the Council
The new chief executive of Wakefield Council took up her role this week as she prepares to take the authority onwards and upwards

(23/7/2008) Skilled Steven is a winner
An apprentice joiner with Wakefield Council has won the Yorkshire Region's Skillbuild Competition

(23/7/2008) Celebrations for opening of De Lacy Gardens
A partnership event was held recently at De Lacy Gardens to celebrate this new extra care housing development

(23/7/2008) Flying the flag for Wakefield's parks
Two of Wakefield's parks have been named among the best in Britain and will receive the prestigious Green Flag Award this week

(22/7/2008) Big summer ahead at the Council's historic Clarke Hall
A bigger-than-ever programme of events, activities and workshops are being lined up at the historic Clarke Hall this summer

(21/7/2008) Cash boost for new housing in Wakefield district
Wakefield Council has welcomed the news that the Government has approved its bid to become one of the country's Housing Growth Points

(21/7/2008) Council training service helps get people back to work
More local people in Wakefield are turning their lives around and getting back in to work thanks to Access to Employment

(21/7/2008) Scheme bosses wheeling with delight at start of new Wakefield Skate Park
Work has begun on the long-awaited Wakefield Skate Park, which will be one of the biggest if its kind in the country

(18/7/2008) Money still available for flood victims
Over one hundred flood victims have received extra flood relief grants from the Community Foundation for Wakefield District on behalf of Wakefield Council and the British Red Cross

(15/7/2008) Team Read Summer Reading Challenge under starter's orders
Wakefield Libraries are getting set to help young people stay active and reading throughout the summer holidays with the Summer Reading Challenge

(14/7/2008) Walk Talk through Wakefield
Walk Talk is coming to Wakefield next week on its trek through the Country and Wakefield Council would like to encourage citizens to take part

(14/7/2008) Clarke Hall summer history day
This Sunday (20 July) Clarke Hall, in the north of Wakefield, is the setting for a Summer Living History Day between 10.30 and 2.30pm.

(11/7/2008) Council leader to visit Pakistan
Forging links between schools in Wakefield and Kashmir will be top of the agenda for the council’s leader who will accompany a group of young people from the city to visit ministers and students in Pakistan

(9/7/2008) Work on Bull Ring to begin
Work on the multi-million pound revamp of the central Bull Ring area of Wakefield will begin on Monday, July 14.

(9/7/2008) Celebrate Yorkshire with a weekend of fun
A weekend of fun and festivities - including Yorkshire Day celebrations and a multi-cultural mela - is planned for early August in Wakefield.

(9/7/2008) Household waste collections in the Wakefield district
Wakefield Council is warning householders that proposed industrial action next week will affect household waste and recycling collections on Wednesday 16 July and Thursday 17 July.

(9/7/2008) New school and children's centre to be opened
Two new class acts will be opened by MP Ed Balls this week. On Friday July 11, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, will open the new children's centre at St Peter's Junior and Infant School, on Lake Lock Road, Stanley.

(8/7/2008) Day of action in Castleford and Horbury
Wakefield Council joined with partners to target environmental crime in Horbury and Castleford last week.

(8/7/2008) Artists launch hands on project
A unique national art project was launched in Wakefield with the backing of TV presenter and author Ian Clayton and Wakefield Wildcats stars.

(8/7/2008) Horbury Library's Secret Garden welcomes readers in July
Horbury Library will be celebrating the great outdoors this summer with its own reading garden as part of the National Year of Reading.

(8/7/2008) Wakefield's new market officially opens
Wakefield's new £3 million market hall, a stunning building designed by leading architect David Adjaye, was officially opened on Saturday.

(4/7/2008) The Cream of Catering at Pugneys
The 800,000 visitors to Pugneys water sports and leisure complex in Wakefield will soon be enjoying fresh, quality food and professional service from a vibrant new local catering company - Cream Catering.

(4/7/2008) Cowboys and Indians Hoe Down
On Saturday 12th July the Kinsley and Fitzwilliam Neighbourhood Management Team are leading a Cowboys and Indians Hoe Down in Kinsley Primary School field. The fun day will be themed on cowboys and Indians with something for all members of the community to enjoy.

(2/7/2008) Wakefield youngsters shine at youth games
More than 100 children from Wakefield took part in the 10th annual West Yorkshire Youth Games at the weekend.

(1/7/2008) Market has 10,000 visitors in first week
Wakefield's new £3 million market hall, which will be officially opened on Saturday (July 5), received more than 10,000 visitors in its first week, a delighted senior councillor has revealed.

(27/6/2008) More funding for Wakefield insulation grants
Wakefield Council has secured more funding to provide free insulation to local people in poor health or over 60 years.

(26/6/2008) Hold a hand and be part of the UK's biggest art project
A massive national art project is to be launched in Wakefield next week.

(26/6/2008) New Castleford bridge opening event
Star TV presenter Kevin McCloud will join Wakefield Council Leader Peter Box for the opening of Castleford's new bridge across the River Aire on Friday July 4.

(25/6/2008) Launch of Castleford's new landscaped town centre gateway
A new landscaped public space which forms a key gateway for shoppers into Castleford town centre is officially opened on Friday June 27.

(25/6/2008) Caring for children in Wakefield
An up to date picture of child care provision across Wakefield is mapped out in a new report.

(25/6/2008) Free play day activities in Wakefield
Playday is the biggest annual play celebration in the country and each year thousands of children take part in free play celebrations across the UK.

(24/6/2008) Make a difference to the lives of children and families
Wakefield Citizens are invited to have their say on making a real difference to the lives of children and families within the District.

(24/6/2008) New Wakefield Energy Savers Scheme launched
Wakefield District Council provides 100% grants for cavity wall and loft insulation.

(20/6/2008) Countdown to new waste collection as council urges check your calendars
Everyone involved in the next phase of the waste and recycling collection scheme is geared up for Tuesday 1 July.

(18/6/2008) Star UK playwright at new school opening
Leading British playwright John Godber will join celebrations at the opening of the new Grove Lea Primary School at Hemsworth on Friday July 4. He was invited by the school and was delighted to take up the invitation.

(18/6/2008) A try-ing time for Clive
A Wakefield Cabinet Member will be try-ing to drop-kick journalists into touch this month as part of a charity rugby match.

(18/6/2008) New Market hall opens for business
Traders and shoppers are gearing up for the opening of Wakefield's prestigious new market hall.

(18/6/2008) Go summer - events and information for disabled people
Information on summer events and activities for disabled people is available from www.disabledgo.info - so why not plan a day out with friends and family? The site offers a wealth of information to help people plan a day trip to one of the district's museums and parks or a visit to the shops.

(18/6/2008) New training cafe opens
The launch of a new Wakefield training café promises a double community benefit, opening up new skills and life opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, and a café for local people.

(17/6/2008) A bag that doesn't cost the earth
Wakefield libraries are doing their bit towards saving the planet and will be giving away an eco-friendly bag to new and existing members as part of a loyalty scheme.

(17/6/2008) Young voices of the district get to work
The district's young people are working with Wakefield Council to achieve their goals in the coming year.

(17/6/2008) Crackdown on waste site thefts
Thieves who target council waste sites have been the focus of a successful undercover crackdown by council staff and Police.

(12/6/2008) Wakefield Green Living Day
Join in the environmentally friendly fun at Wakefield Green Living Day on Sunday 15 June 2008,11am - 4.00pm

(11/6/2008) Wakefield Council is reviewing the future of its seven neighbourhood nurseries.
These neighbourhood nurseries were originally funded by the Government. This funding ended in March last year, leaving the Council responsible for the maintenance of the nurseries which are unlikely to break even in the coming financial year.

(10/6/2008) Best feet forward for Summer Festival of Walks
Walkers across Wakefield are being encouraged to put their best feet forward for the district's Summer Festival of Walks which runs this year from Saturday June 21 to Sunday June 29.

(10/6/2008) Veterans' Day Celebration at Wakefield Town Hall
The Mayor of Wakefield Cllr Jacqui Williams will host an afternoon tea for veterans from the Wakefield District in the Kingswood Suite, Town Hall on Friday 27 June 2008 from 2pm until 4pm.

(10/6/2008) New cycle guide launches in countdown to National Bike Week
A new council guide to help cyclists explore more of Wakefield's scenic routes is launched on Thursday June 12 in the countdown the National Bike Week which runs this year from June 16 -22.

(10/6/2008) Entrance fee at Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield
Wakefield Council has revised its plans for entrance fees for people bringing vehicles into Pugneys Country Park after taking on board the views of citizens.

(5/6/2008) New market hall to open on June 23
Wakefield's stunning new £3 million market hall is set to open for business on June 23, it was announced today.

(5/6/2008) Summer Starts Here
Experience a summer of fun with Wakefield Council, which this week is launching a festival of entertainment and activities

(4/6/2008) Mega booksale bonanza Wakefield Library
A mega sale of over 6,000 titles at Wakefield Library promises book lovers a bounty of bargain priced reading on Friday and Saturday June 20 and 21

(4/6/2008) City centre roadworks alert
Motorists are being warned of possible delays in Wakefield City Centre as two key road improvement schemes get under way

(3/6/2008) Castleford community celebrates
A stunning sculpture of a tiger is the centrepiece of a stylish and newly improved public space funded by Wakefield Council and which opens with community celebrations on West Street Castleford

(2/6/2008) Recognising health and safety at work
Fourteen hair salons have won the prestigous Council backed awards, recognising exceptional health and safety standards

(29/5/2008) Banners show the way
New banners inspired by two works of art by Barbara Hepworth are showing walkers the way to The Hepworth Wakefield site.

(29/5/2008) Wakefield Lightwaves Leisure Pool Closure
Wakefield's Lightwaves leisure pool has been temporarily closed following an independent structural survey.

(28/5/2008) Business Event planned for BME and migrant workers
Wakefield Council is holding a business event for BME and migrant worker communities. The Event will take place on Friday 13th June in the Lofthouse Suite at Wakefield Town Hall from 1pm - 4pm.

(28/5/2008) Tackling environmental crime
Wakefield Council carried out a joint day of action to target vehicles which were illegally transporting waste, using unexcised diesel (red diesel) and unroadworthy vehicles.

(27/5/2008) Double awards shortlist for Council
Successful work by a Council team to regenerate areas of Wakefield is being recognised in two prestigious awards schemes.

(23/5/2008) Wakefield childcare cost lower than average
Childcare costs in Wakefield lower than national average

(23/5/2008) Have your say on school holidays
Consultations on school holidays for the 2009-2010 academic year are currently taking place and Wakefield Council is keen to get as many views as possible

(23/5/2008) First Aid course offer to parents
Cut price first aid courses being offered to Wakefield parents promise to boost the number of people able to cope in an emergency

(21/5/2008) New exhibition launch – Young people - ‘Our Lives’
A new collection of images created entirely by Wakefield young people will be unveiled as part of a new display at Drury Lane Library on Thursday May 29 May at 5pm.

(21/5/2008) Cabinet Listens - events to make your voice heard
Take the chance to make your voice heard, when Wakefield Council's team of senior decision makers tours the district.

(21/5/2008) Council leader speaks out about post office closures
Wakefield Council's Cabinet is to being asked to oppose post office closures across the district.

(20/5/2008) Cartoon capers and China day at Wakefield Museum and Art Gallery
Learn how to make cartoon toys and the skills of Chinese fan dancing during two exciting and free family fun days at Wakefield Art Gallery and Wakefield Museum, starting next week.

(15/5/2008) Caring Wakefield
Wakefield's hidden army of carers is the focus of a series of free events across the district to highlight Carers' Week which runs this year from June 9-15

(14/5/2008) Ryhill Rangers
Pupils of Ryhill Junior School were given a special lesson last week to highlight what environmental crimes were and how they affect the community.

(14/5/2008) Emergency training grant boost for local heritage
Protection for hundreds of thousands of heritage objects in council museums and galleries across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford has won a welcome boost thanks to a new £50,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant.

(14/5/2008) Extra care driving urged during improvement work
Motorists are being asked to drive with extra care as work gets under way to protect more than 200 roads in Wakefield from the effects of rain and frost.

(13/5/2008) Walk to School Week - Carnival Fun
Little feet in schools across Wakefield are getting ready for the start of Walk to School week which runs this year from 19-23 May.

(13/5/2008) Road Closure - Barnes Road, Glasshoughton
Motorists are being warned of possible disruption on Barnes Road / Leeds Road, Glasshoughton as essential works to construct a new junction between Barnes Road, Leeds Road and the new coalfields link road commence.

(13/5/2008) Local Government boss visits Wakefield
Local Government Channel filmed Paul Coen visiting Yorkshire and Humber heads of Local Government in Wakefield

(13/5/2008) Wakefield Council appoints new Chief Executive
Joanne Roney, Executive Director for Neighbourhoods and Community Care at Sheffield City Council, has been appointed as Wakefield Council's new Chief Executive.

(13/5/2008) Officer onboard to get young people involved
Pugneys Country Park has a new OnBoard Development officer to encourage people to take up sailing and windsurfing.

(13/5/2008) Providing a helping hand
Wakefield Council is saying well done to a trainee who has been developing skills to help him to get paid work in the future.

(9/5/2008) A modern apprentice
Jack Birkby is going from strength-to-strength in the sporting world and has been named 2007 Modern Apprenticeship of the Year

(8/5/2008) Celebrate reading at bedtime
Children and parents across Wakefield are being invited to 'Wriggle under the covers' as part of activities to celebrate Bedtime Story Week in local libraries, from May 19-23

(8/5/2008) City centre diversions update
Motorists are being alerted to changes to an existing Wakefield city centre road diversion as major gas main laying operations linked to the Trinity Walk development continue

(8/5/2008) Bridging the gap in Glasshoughton
Construction of Wakefield Council's new £6.5 million Glasshoughton to Normanton link road took a major step forward over the weekend

(7/5/2008) Noise Action Week May 19-23 2008
Advice and information on tackling noisy neighbour problems from barking dogs to loud music, will be highlighted from May 19-23 as Noise Action Week gets under way in Wakefield.

(7/5/2008) Further relief for 2007 flood victims
Thanks to the British Red Cross and Wakefield Council, the Community Foundation for Wakefield District is able to distribute money to those people that continue to suffer from the effects of the flooding in June 2007.

(6/5/2008) The voice of Wakefield's young people heard at the House of Lords
Adults across England and Wales had the chance to have their say in the elections on 1 May and now young people are getting their turn

(2/5/2008) Wakefield Council elections 2008
Wakefield Council is shaping up for the future following the results of the 2008 local council elections announced today

(1/5/2008) Residents in Wakefield urged to Go Green for Connect to Your Council Day
Wakefield Council is encouraging its residents to 'Go Green' on Wednesday 7 May by supporting a national 'Connect To Your Council Day'

(25/4/2008) China and Wakefield
With the eyes of the world focusing on Beijing, the host city for the Olympic Games, Wakefield Museum is showing how the distant land of China has changed life in the Merrie city over several centuries

(21/4/2008) Family Services celebrate achievements
Over 100 people from Wakefield Council's Family Services have been recognised for their hard work and dedication in achieving nationally recognised qualifications

(18/4/2008) Temporary Closure of Thornes Lane, Wakefield
Wakefield Council is keeping road closures on Thornes Lane to a minimum after consulting on how closing the road would affect local businesses.

(15/4/2008) Drawn to the city - new exhibition at Wakefield Art Gallery
A new exhibition opening at Wakefield Art Gallery on April 26 features the work of artist John Welding who since last November, has been on the streets of Wakefield in all weather to capture the changing face of the city through both its buildings and its citizens.

(14/4/2008) Electoral turnout TV campaign makes a comeback
A television campaign to increase voter turnout, which was screened for the first time last year, is making a comeback.

(9/4/2008) Safeguarding Adults Conference in Wakefield
More than 70 representatives from Wakefield Council's Family Services, health, police, Wakefield and District Housing and the private and voluntary sectors are expected to attend the District's first Safeguarding Adults Conference on 11th April.

(9/4/2008) Crown Court Yard wins top award
Wakefield's Crown Court Yard has won a top award from the Wakefield Civic Society.

(8/4/2008) More open days for proposed recycling plant
Residents in Castleford and Wakefield will have the chance to learn more about proposals for dealing with the district's waste in the future.

(7/4/2008) Pugneys wins another national championships
Pugneys has scooped a national first by being chosen to host the next year. The event follows the venue's success in hosting the national age group triathlon championships for three consecutive years.

(7/4/2008) Make sure you don't lose your voice on May 1
Wakefield Council is reminding voters they only have a few days left to apply for a postal vote if they can't make it to a polling station on 1 May.

(7/4/2008) Pool staff making a splash for charity
Employees at Castleford swimming pool are to take on all comers in a charity swimming challenge.

(7/4/2008) Lay-by clean up
Wakefield Council is carrying out a spring clean on the A1 lay-bys in the district. The clean-up process is taking place at the A1 lay-bys and waste bins are being installed.

(3/4/2008) First director for the Hepworth annouced
The first director of The Hepworth Wakefield, the city's prestigious new art gallery, is Simon Wallis, it was announced today (Thurs).

(3/4/2008) Read all about it
Read all about it is the message from children's poet and Library Assistant Simon Bond at the start of The National Year of Reading at Pontefract Children's Library.

(2/4/2008) City centre road closures
Motorists are being warned of new diversions in the city centre as work on the new multi-million pound Trinity Walk development continues.

(2/4/2008) Awards for Wakefield cultural projects
Cultural projects that make a real difference to local communities have been awarded more than £17,000 by Wakefield Council.

(31/3/2008) Switching on to a brighter district
A five year street light replacement programme across the Wakefield district will be completed this week when the 28,000th new light is installed.

(25/3/2008) The route to road safety
Students at Minsthorpe Community College and Carleton High School have been learning how to be safe drivers and passengers.

(25/3/2008) Multi-agency day of action in Castleford
A multi-agency day of action targeting vehicle crime and licensing issues has taken place in Castleford.

(25/3/2008) Wakefield's economy going from strength to strength
The number of businesses in the Wakefield district is at a record high according to a new report on the local economy.

(20/3/2008) Community planting at local nature reserve
More than 1,000 wild flowers will be planted by the community at an event on Friday 28 March

(20/3/2008) Hemsworth development
Motorists are being warned of possible delays in Hemsworth as the town centre development enters its next phase

(20/3/2008) District's re-use market makes a comeback
Wakefield district's Re-Use Market, run for the first time last year, will reopen in April

(19/3/2008) Stray and lost dogs now found by the Council
Wakefield's citizens are being asked to contact the Council from April if they see stray dogs in the district.

(19/3/2008) Spring into a rewarding career - work in childcare
Information will be available again next month for people thinking about a career in childcare. A free session, run by Wakefield Council's Early Years Improvement team, will provide information on career options, training opportunities and relevant skills and qualifications needed.