(6/2/2012) Is your postal vote up to date?
People who applied for a postal vote more than five years ago are being asked to renew their sample signatures.

(3/2/2012) Working to improve Roadworks across the district
Work is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district.

(2/2/2012) Wakefield Council urges residents to register to vote
Wakefield Council is gearing up for the 2012 elections by making sure residents over the age of 18 are registered to vote.

(2/2/2012) National Apprenticeship Week
Wakefield Council is dedicated to raising the skill level across our district and one of the key ways it does this is by providing apprenticeships.

(2/2/2012) Two special guests join the Food, Drink and Rhubarb Festival
Not only has the festival been extended to a third day – specifically designed for families, but Wakefield Council is proud to welcome Elaine Lemm, a successful chef, restaurant owner, teacher and consultant of British Food to this year’s festival.

(31/1/2012) Working to improve roads across the district
Work is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district.

(26/1/2012) Local candidates line up for UK Youth Parliament 2012-13
Pupils across Wakefield’s schools and colleges are getting ready to cast their vote in this year’s UK Youth Parliament vote which runs this year from Monday January 30 - Friday February 3.

(26/1/2012) Wakefield schools achieve well in national GCSE league tables
The publication of official GCSE results today confirms Wakefield schools achieved their best-ever GCSE results in 2011.

(25/1/2012) Balne Lane Library closes to prepare for big move
Wakefield Learning and Local Studies Library on Balne Lane will close to the public this Saturday, as part of preparations for Wakefield’s new Library and Museum.

(24/1/2012) Sit down, relax and share a story during National Storytelling Week
National Storytelling Week runs January 28 – February 4 2012 and emphasises the importance of reading with children.

(24/1/2012) Council asks for help to trace polluter
Wakefield Council are working with the Environment Agency to help trace a flow of oil into a stream in Ossett.

(23/1/2012) Working to improve roads across the district
Work is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district.

(23/1/2012) Cabinet to consider investment proposals for district’s crematoria
Bereaved families could benefit from a significant investment programme at Wakefield and Pontefract’s crematoria services if new proposals get the approval from the Council’s key decision makers.

(23/1/2012) Welfare reforms expected to hit hard in Wakefield district
The Government’s proposed changes to benefits will have a significant impact on almost 37,000 people across the Wakefield district, according to a report to Wakefield Council’s Cabinet.

(19/1/2012) Wakefield Council pedges tough action on fly tippers
Wakefield Council is warning that it will continue to take tough action against fly tippers after a successful court prosecution.

(18/1/2012) Wakefield Festival of Food Drink and Rhubarb 2012: Fine Festival Foods
To celebrate the sixth birthday of the Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb, not only has an extra date been added but visitors are being invited to sample a variety of fine festival foods.

(18/1/2012) Working to improve roads across the district
Work is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district.

(17/1/2012) Wakefield Council and Barnsley Football club create future stars
Wakefield Council has joined forces with Barnsley football club to create the new football stars of the future.

(17/1/2012) Proposed changes to swimming pool opening times
Some of the district’s swimming pools could see changes to their opening hours

(16/1/2012) Neighbourhood Nurseries to remain open until September
Wakefield Council has made a commitment to keep its Neighbourhood Nurseries open until the beginning of September.

(16/1/2012) Featherstone Market Handover
Featherstone Market will be officially handed over to Featherstone Town Council this week.

(12/1/2012) Leeds Road roadworks
Wakefield Council is warning motorists of delays on Leeds Road when essential work starts to divert a gas main in preparation for major road improvements for the new North Wakefield Gateway.

(10/1/2012) Working to improve roads across the district
Work is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district.

(10/1/2012) Council Leader extends deadline for Neighbourhood Nursery proposals
The Leader of Wakefield Council has stepped in to help people interested in running three of the Council’s Neighbourhood Nurseries by giving them extra time to submit their proposals.

(5/1/2012) Interest Free Energy Savers Loan Now Available to More People
The Wakefield Energy Savers Loan criteria has been opened-up, which means more people across the district will be eligible to help save energy, money and the environment.

(5/1/2012) Council staff begin clear up operation after high winds
Teams from Wakefield Council worked through the night as winds caused dangerous conditions across the district.

(3/1/2012) Say thank you to someone who makes a difference
Wakefield Council wants citizens’ help to acknowledge the service given to them by Council employees through their role in the Council, or work they do for the local community or charities, by nominating their favourite Council worker for the People’s Choice Award in our annual Pride Awards event.

(22/12/2011) Essential roadworks in Wakefield start in New Year
Wakefield Council is apologising to motorists using Leeds Road into Wakefield city centre in the New Year when essential work starts to divert a gas main in preparation for major road improvements for the new North Wakefield Gateway.

(21/12/2011) Wakefield Council receives £90k to help keep the district's residents warm and healthy
The Council's Home Energy Team which put together 'Wakefield Cold Homes Action Project' or CHAP are celebrating following a successful project bid in partnership with NHS Wakefield District, Wakefield District Wellbeing Consortium, Chevin Housing Care & Repair, Welfare Rights, Family Services, Disabled Adaptations Team, Wakefield Rent Deposit Scheme, National Energy Action and West Yorkshire Fire Service.

(20/12/2011) Make sure the taxi or private hire vehicle you use this Christmas is licensed
Christmas revellers in Wakefield are being urged to only use licensed hackney carriages or private hire vehicles and to avoid bogus cabs.

(16/12/2011) Helping residents through tough times
Times can be tough especially in winter months but Wakefield Council has a number of ways to help residents save money and keep warm.

(16/12/2011) Ossett Precinct public consultation
After taking into consideration the results of the public consultation held in October, Wakefield Council have used residents views to create and develop an amended plan for Ossett Precinct

(14/12/2011) Have your say on the economic future of the district
A consultation on an Economic Growth Plan for the district has been launched.

(14/12/2011) Working to improve roads across the district
Work is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district.

(14/12/2011) Cedars achievements event
Cedars Children’s Centre will be celebrating the achievements of its users this week.

(13/12/2011) Castleford’s new war memorial
A new war memorial is planned for spring 2012 to replace the existing memorial outside the Castleford British Legion Club on Powell Street.

(13/12/2011) Wakefield’s multi million pound waste PFI gets final go-ahead from Cabinet
Wakefield Council’s Cabinet today gave the go-ahead for the Chief Executive to officially award the Waste PFI contract to the Shanks/Babcock consortium.

(13/12/2011) Wakefield Council supports local arts
Wakefield Council is supporting arts in the district with grants to boost community activity and jobs in the coming year

(12/12/2011) New Wakefield Library Moves Closer
Preparations for the district’s new central library at Wakefield One continue to move forward.

(12/12/2011) Snow army marches on this winter
More than 200 people joined the District’s army of snow wardens last year and the Council now has more free ‘grit kits’ to give away to new volunteers this winter.

(12/12/2011) Council Tax Single Person Review
Over 30,000 council tax discounts are to be reviewed between now and February 2012

(7/12/2011) Stay safe this winter
As the cold winter weather approaches, Wakefield Council is urging people not to venture on to frozen water like ponds, streams and lakes.

(7/12/2011) Inspectors Praise Adult Education in Wakefield
Ofsted has this week published its inspection report into Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service.

(5/12/2011) Street Design Guide
A new document which will help to inform future street design across the District is to be considered by senior councillors in Wakefield next week

(5/12/2011) Secure future for South Elmsall Market
The future of South Elmsall Market looks secure if a proposal to transfer its operation to the town council gets the goes ahead from Wakefield Council’s Cabinet.

(5/12/2011) Station masterplan promises improved facilities
Major improvements to one of the District’s railway stations are being discussed by senior councillors in Wakefield next week

(5/12/2011) Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Wakefield’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations will be marked with a beacon lighting event at Pontefract Castle

(5/12/2011) Wakefield’s Cabinet set to approve final stage of Waste PFI
Next week Wakefield Council’s Cabinet will be asked to give authority to the Chief Executive to officially award the multi million pound Waste PFI contract to the preferred bidder

(5/12/2011) An interest free loan could soon be more accessible to Wakefield residents
The House Proud Loan was launched in March 2004 by White Rose Credit Union and is an interest free loan that is available to vulnerable and low income home owners

(5/12/2011) Working to improve roads across the district
Work is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district

(5/12/2011) Wakefield Council pledges a better start in life to all its looked after children
“We will encourage and support you as we would our own children. We will always involve you in decisions about you and your life…” – that is the pledge from Wakefield Council to all its looked after children.

(29/11/2011) Public views needed for new Wakefield Poverty and Prosperity Commission
People are being urged to visit a new website to provide ideas and evidence for Wakefield’s new Poverty and Prosperity Commission

(29/11/2011) New enterprise centre celebrates its opening
A new state-of-the-art training and enterprise centre has opened at South Kirkby to help develop a workforce with skills fit for the future

(29/11/2011) Cabinet discuss future of Neighbourhood Nurseries
The future of three of Wakefield Council's Neighbourhood Nurseries was discussed at a meeting today

(29/11/2011) Potential traffic disruption in City Centre
Wood Street in Wakefield City Centre will be closed to all traffic from the Bond Street and Cliff Parade junction to the Chancery Lane junction on Thursday December 1 from 5.30pm until 7pm

(29/11/2011) Hall Green and Painthorpe residents are being encouraged to join in a day of action
Staff from Wakefield Council, West Yorkshire Police, Wakefield District Housing, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and other partner agencies will be working with members of the community to improve the Hall Green and Painthorpe area

(28/11/2011) Council working to improve roads across the district
Work is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district

(28/11/2011) Funding approved for new station building at Wakefield Westgate
Rail users to benefit from much improved facilities at key commuter station

(23/11/2011) Community Cafe serving up new opportunities
A café at Wakefield Council’s Agbrigg and Belle Vue Community Centre has been given a new lease of life

(22/11/2011) Beware of Council Tax 'Cold Callers'
People are asked to stay vigilant following reports of companies claiming to be able to get council tax rebates for residents

(21/11/2011) Council to consider future of Neighbourhood Nurseries
Wakefield Council’s Cabinet is to consider the future of three of the district’s Council run day nurseries – Airedale Neighbourhood Nursery, Pomfret Neighbourhood Nursery in Pontefract and St Swithun’s Neighbourhood Nursery in Eastmoor, Wakefield

(21/11/2011) Playing Pitch Strategy
A new strategy to ensure communities across the District have access to high quality sports pitches and facilities is being considered by senior councillors in Wakefield next week

(21/11/2011) New lease of life for Wakefield landmark building
Wakefield’s Grade 2-star listed museum building in Wood Street is to get a new lease of life next year as a performing arts venue run by Wakefield College

(18/11/2011) Wakefield big winner at the Making a Difference in Yorkshire and Humber Awards
Wakefield Council has emerged as a big winner in the prestigious 2011 awards ceremony organised by Local Government Yorkshire and Humber (LGYH).

(18/11/2011) New DVD to promote family services in Wakefield
Wakefield Council is launching a new DVD aimed at the Deaf Community in the district

(18/11/2011) Wakefield Council calls on Government to pay referenda costs of elected mayors
Wakefield Council is calling on the Government to foot the bill for the referendum for elected mayors

(18/11/2011) Wakefield One – providing more for less
Plans to transform the way Wakefield Council provides services for its customers, whilst at the same time saving £1m a year, are on track and on budget

(17/11/2011) Festive Open Day at Clarke Hall
Yule not find a finer festive open day than at historic Clarke Hall this Christmas

(17/11/2011) Belle Vue residents are being encouraged to join in a day of action
Staff from Wakefield Council, West Yorkshire Police, Wakefield District Housing, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and other partner agencies will be working with members of the community to improve the Belle Vue area

(17/11/2011) Community Legal Advice Service opens newly refurbished premises
The Wakefield District Community Legal Advice Service opened its doors recently to newly refurbished premises in King Street, Wakefield which now has an improved waiting room, better access facilities for the disabled and two further interview rooms taking the total to ten

(16/11/2011) Wakefield Victorian Christmas Market
A Victorian Christmas market is set to bring some festive spirit to shoppers in Wakefield.

(16/11/2011) Wakefield adoption team still needs you
After National Adoption Week, the adoption team at Wakefield Council have received an increased number of calls from people looking into becoming adoptive parents

(16/11/2011) Council warns over cold callers endorsing home insulation grants
Wakefield Council is urging householders to double check which home insulation improvement grants are endorsed by the Council.

(14/11/2011) Lighting up the festive season
The district is gearing up for the festive season with special markets and the switching on of Christmas lights as part of the Council’s Festival of Fire and Light

(10/11/2011) Wakefield Council offers training for struggling businesses
Wakefield Council has been helping struggling businesses to improve their food hygiene skills and knowledge

(9/11/2011) Sandal Magna Community Primary School wins 3 prestigious RIBA Awards
Wakefield’s ground-breaking eco-primary school, Sandal Magna Community Primary School, has won three further architectural awards

(9/11/2011) Plumpton and Darnley Community Day of Action
Plumpton and Darnley residents are being encouraged to join in a day of action next week

(8/11/2011) Wedding Fayre at Woolley Hall
Future brides and grooms are invited to the annual Wedding Fayre at Woolley Hall

(8/11/2011) Wakefield's children's services continue to 'perform well'
Wakefield Council’s services for children and young people in the district are ‘performing well’ according to the latest assessment by the Government

(7/11/2011) Wakefield to pledge support to armed services community
The district’s support for the armed services community will be reinforced by the signing of an official Covenant on November 13

(7/11/2011) Wakefield welcomes its place on the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay route
Wakefield is on the route of the 2012 Olympic Torch as it makes its 8,000 mile journey around the UK ahead of the start of the London Olympics

(3/11/2011) New pavement Stars celebrated in Wakefield
Wakefield Council has today announced the winners of the second phase of Wakefield Stars - the pavement award scheme which recognises the national achievements of Wakefield residents past and present

(31/10/2011) Wakefield Council secures £1.3 million grant for traffic improvement scheme
Wakefield Council has successfully secured a grant of over £1.3m from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund to build a new road structure to boost jobs and regeneration in Ferrybridge and the Five Towns

(26/10/2011) Residents invited to November Area Forums
The Wakefield Together Partnership is holding its next round of area forums

(26/10/2011) Children of Achievement
The achievements of some of Wakefield Council’s looked after children and young people are being celebrated at a special event on 29 October

(26/10/2011) Consultation on home to school transport begins
A public consultation on the future of free school transport for five to 16-year-olds attending faith schools is due to start on Monday, October 31

(25/10/2011) Alcohol exclusion zone meets residents concerns
Plans to introduce a new alcohol exclusion zone to clamp down harder on drunken behaviour in Wakefield will be discussed by the Council’s cabinet committee next week

(25/10/2011) Council to consider new policy to help recover unpaid Council Tax funds
Wakefield Council’s Cabinet is to consider new proposals which would enable the local authority to recover unpaid Council Tax from the sale of the property owned by those who refuse to pay

(24/10/2011) Ackworth's new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)
A formal open day celebrates a new games area in Ackworth

(24/10/2011) Wakefield hosts open day to encourage people to join Territorial Army
299 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers are holding an open day in Wakefield to encourage people to join the Territorial Army

(24/10/2011) Wakefield adoption team needs you
Wakefield Council is supporting National Adoption Week - October 31 to November 6 - by urging people to step forward to become adoptive parents

(20/10/2011) Yorkshire Libraries and Information music and drama collection
At a meeting of the full Yorkshire Libraries and Information (YLI) Council held on Friday 30th September, an in principle decision was taken to close the Yorkshire Libraries and Information Music and Drama collection and service as it currently exists.

(20/10/2011) Pontefract Emergency Department (A&E) to temporarily close overnight
The Board of The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust today (20 October 2011) agreed a recommendation from senior clinicians to temporarily close the Pontefract Emergency Department overnight, for patient safety reasons

(20/10/2011) Lupset Day of Action
Lupset residents are being encouraged to join in a day of action next week

(19/10/2011) Council apologises for disruption to journeys during essential roadworks
Wakefield Council is apologising to motorists for disruption to journeys during roadworks due to major regeneration and essential sewer replacement work

(19/10/2011) Wakefield moves closer to PFI deal for waste management
Following recent negotiations between Wakefield Council and the Shanks/Babcock consortium the waste PFI project has moved a significant step closer this week with an agreed contract completion date in February 2012 leading to the start of new services in March 2012

(19/10/2011) A new Facebook campaign asks people to ‘take a second look’ when crossing the road
Young people are being asked to ‘Take a Second Look’ as a new facebook campaign is launched by West Yorkshire Safer Roads Delivery Group

(18/10/2011) Official signing of the Parish and Town Council charter
The official signing of a Parish and Town Council charter takes place this week

(18/10/2011) Hemsworth Market handover
Hemsworth Market will be officially handed over to Hemsworth Town Council next week

(17/10/2011) Ossett Precinct Consultation
Residents are being given the chance to have their say on new plans for Ossett Precinct

(17/10/2011) Electoral canvassers in Wakefield
Canvassers from Wakefield Council are visiting local residents to make sure that they maintain their right to vote

(17/10/2011) Wakefield welcomes new city centre partnership
Wakefield is to have a new city centre partnership to keep pace with the fast rate of change

(12/10/2011) Welcome to Wakefield
A major advertising campaign to raise the profile of Wakefield has been launched

(12/10/2011) Calling All Chefs
Professional Chefs and food producers are wanted to show off their skills at the 2012 Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb

(12/10/2011) Council decides future of Hornsea Centre
Wakefield Council has decided to close its Hornsea Outdoor Residential Centre on the east coast because it can no longer afford to keep it open

(12/10/2011) Children’s Commissioner visits Wakefield
The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dr Maggie Atkinson, will be in Wakefield tomorrow (October 13) to see first hand some of the many services the Council provides for children and young people across the District

(12/10/2011) Speak up for Wakefield
Wakefield Council is inviting residents and those who work in the District to ‘get inspired and get involved’

(12/10/2011) Campaign to champion the role of Children’s Social Workers in Yorkshire and the Humber
Children’s social workers across the country are handling a record number of cases, with more than 74,000 children in Yorkshire and the Humber alone receiving their vital help and support in the last year

(11/10/2011) Catalyst Council another step closer for Wakefield
Wakefield Council is moving forward in its bid to become a “Catalyst Council” – keeping responsibility for providing public services without necessarily delivering all those services itself

(11/10/2011) Planning permission sees the new Castleford Forum move forward
Plans for The Forum, Castleford’s new Library and Museum can now start moving forward as planning permission has been agreed

(10/10/2011) Annual Customer service report 2010/2011
Complaints to Wakefield Council have more than halved from the previous year according to the Council’s annual corporate customer relations report 2010/11

(6/10/2011) Eastmoor residents rally together in a day of action
Staff from Wakefield Council, West Yorkshire Police, Wakefield District Housing and other partner agencies worked with members of the community to improve the Eastmoor and Southern Washlands area last week

(5/10/2011) Council gas heating grants in time for winter
Residents who still use coal to heat their homes are encouraged to apply for new gas heating grants in time for Christmas

(5/10/2011) Wakefield Council backs Barnardo’s ‘Cut Them Free’ campaign
Wakefield Council has announced it is backing Barnardo’s efforts to tackle child sexual exploitation

(4/10/2011) Wakefield Council backs Yorkshire Post campaign
Wakefield Council’s Leader Cllr Peter Box has pledged his full support to the Yorkshire Post’s campaign ‘Give us a fair deal’

(4/10/2011) Wakefield's Thornes Park gets historic status from English Heritage
Wakefield Council has welcomed the news that Thornes Park in Wakefield has been awarded Grade II status

(4/10/2011) Wakefield to pledge support to armed services community
The district’s support for the armed services community will be reinforced by the signing of an official Covenant - if a special motion proposed by Wakefield Council Leader, Cllr Peter Box is approved at Full Council on October 12

(3/10/2011) Wakefield welcomes Chinese Delegation
Six delegates from China will be visiting Wakefield next week as part of a national scheme which brings together schools from around the world

(28/9/2011) City Limits Community Day
Over 200 people enjoyed a fun day out in Wakefield, as they came together to promote community spirit

(28/9/2011) Sandal Castle tours
People can now experience the ruins of Sandal Castle with the help of a guided tour

(28/9/2011) Wedding Fayre
Future brides and grooms are invited to the annual Wedding Fayre at Wakefield Town Hall

(27/9/2011) Lime Pit Lane Road Closure
Lime Pit lane in Stanley, Wakefield will be closed from Deep Drop Farm to the junction with Rooks Nest Road from Monday October 3 until Friday December 23

(27/9/2011) Consultation on home to school transport
The future of free school transport for five to 16-year-olds attending faith schools is set to go out for public consultation as part of the Council’s review of home to school transport policy

(27/9/2011) Residents invited to Area Forums
The Wakefield Together Partnership will hold its next round of area forums during October and November

(26/9/2011) Eastmoor Community Day of Action
Eastmoor residents are being encouraged to join in a day of action this week.

(26/9/2011) £8m grant moves a step closer to opening the doors to housing development in Wakefield district
Senior councillors in Wakefield are set to take a step closer to formally approving acceptance of an £8m Government grant to complete housing regeneration programmes in four key areas

(26/9/2011) Opening of Rookeries
A new resource base is being officially opened to help deaf and hearing impaired children

(21/9/2011) Civic Parade and Service
Civic Parade and Service

(20/9/2011) Boundary commission proposals
People are being encouraged to have their say on new Parliamentary constituencies in England

(20/9/2011) Hemsworth Market Safe
Hemsworth Town Council has stepped in to ensure the future of the town’s local market

(15/9/2011) New Wakefield Energy Savers Scheme Launched in Time for Winter
Wakefield Council Home Energy Team's longest running and most successful home energy efficiency scheme has been revamped and re-launched.

(15/9/2011) The Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are shortlisted for the British Design Awards 2011
The Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for The British Design Awards 2011 organised by Elle Decoration, in association with John Lewis and supported by Telegraph Magazine.

(13/9/2011) Community ‘action day’ for Havercroft and Ryhill
People from Ryhill and Havercroft are being invited to join a community ‘action day’ aimed at improving the local environment and exploring ways for everyone to work together to make both areas better in the future.

(13/9/2011) Safety Rangers in Action
More school children in the Wakefield district will be learning how to stay safe by training to become Safety Rangers as part of an ongoing programme organised by Wakefield Council and its partners.

(12/9/2011) Free adult education courses for thousands of people in the district
Up to 38,000 people in the Wakefield district are now eligible for free courses with the Wakefield Adult Education Service.

(12/9/2011) Council reports sets out plans for affordable housing in Wakefield district
A report going to Wakefield Council’s decision-making Cabinet next week (September 20) sets out plans to build more than 500 new affordable homes in the district by 2015.

(8/9/2011) Behind the scenes at the museum
As part of the national Heritage Open Days the public can join Wakefield Museum’s curator on a detective adventure through time.

(7/9/2011) Library consultation gets underway
A major consultation to shape the future of the district’s library service will start next week.

(7/9/2011) Wakefield Council chiefs champion district's economy
Wakefield’s economic growth and business opportunities will be championed at a conference in Leeds this week.

(5/9/2011) Heritage open days
As part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme, Wakefield Council is running a series of special events at some of the district’s finest historical attractions.

(30/8/2011) Pontefract Castle Phase Two
The conservation of Pontefract Castle takes another step forward as work begins on preserving the famous Gascoigne Tower

(30/8/2011) The Bookstart bear visits local libraries
The Bookstart bear will be visiting Wakefield Libraries as part of the Back to Storytime tour

(30/8/2011) Westfield Lane improvement area community consultation
Residents of South Elmsall will get a chance to have their say on plans to develop new homes and sports facilities

(25/8/2011) Have your say on where to vote
Wakefield Council is reviewing facilities for voters to improve election services.

(25/8/2011) Mayor of Wakefield hosts craft fayre
The Mayor of Wakefield, Cllr Ros Lund, will be hosting a Craft Fayre in aid of the Mayor's Charity Fund.

(25/8/2011) Get a taste for history
Wakefield Council and West Yorkshire Archive Service invite people to feast on history.

(25/8/2011) Students celebrate record GCSE results in Wakefield
Wakefield schools are today celebrating their best-ever GCSE results

(25/8/2011) Adult Education courses – free open days
Wakefield Council’s adult and community education team is inviting people to sample courses on offer at open days across the district.

(24/8/2011) Open house at Woolley Hall as historic house showcases wedding and conference facilities
Wakefield Council's Woolley Hall is opening its doors to members of the public and local businesses to show case the historic building as a venue for weddings, business conferences and events

(24/8/2011) Last chance to get unwanted vehicles removed for free
Wakefield Council and its partners are urging people to report unwanted vehicles on private land so they can be picked up free, before the amnesty ends next week

(22/8/2011) Wakefield Council is shortlisted for Lawyer Awards
Wakefield Council’s Legal Services and Leeds- based Law Firm Walker Morris, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Yorkshire Lawyer Awards.

(17/8/2011) Disability sports activities mark one year to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games
With one year to go until the 2012 London Paralympics, Wakefield Council and the Wakefield Able 2 Club are teaming up to provide a week of free activities for people with physical and movement disabilities

(17/8/2011) Big Tidy Up at Pontefract Park
Wakefield Council’s Anti Social Behaviour Unit has joined forces with McDonald’s to make Pontefract Park safer, cleaner and greener

(16/8/2011) Landlords Fair
Landlords across the district are invited to take part in workshops and discussions at an event to boost the quality of rented accommodation

(16/8/2011) Wakefield Council urges people to make sure they have a voice in elections
Electoral registration forms will soon be dropping through letterboxes across the district - and residents are being asked to make sure they complete and return the forms promptly

(16/8/2011) Wakefield Council moves forward on next regeneration area
Wakefield Council has acquired Crown House which stands on a prominent site fronting the site earmarked as the Kirkgate Key Development Area

(16/8/2011) Action Days for road safety
Action days warn young drivers across the district of the dangers of drink driving

(12/8/2011) Wakefield Council urges public to make use of unwanted vehicle amnesty
Wakefield Council and its partners are urging people to report unwanted vehicles on private land so they can be picked up free during a month-long amnesty

(11/8/2011) Town Council takes helm at Featherstone Market
The local community has stepped in to save Featherstone Market to ensure it stays open for years to come

(10/8/2011) Medieval Fun this summer
A range of free, fun, and medieval activities are being held in Wakefield’s museums and castles this summer.

(10/8/2011) Five councils agree legal services partnership
A ground-breaking agreement to work together to provide legal services has been signed by the Leaders and Chief Executives of the five West Yorkshire councils

(10/8/2011) Creative Partners grant scheme
Businesses are being encouraged to boost Wakefield’s cultural activity by becoming creative partners

(8/8/2011) Adult Education courses - sign up now!
Whether you are looking to improve your skills, take a vocational course or start a new hobby, Wakefield Council's Adult and Community Education has over 500 courses a year to help you on your way.

(2/8/2011) Opportunity to develop skills in new enterprise centre
A purpose-built state-of-the-art training and enterprise centre is opening at South Kirkby to help develop a workforce with skills fit for the future

(2/8/2011) Making Markets Matter comes to Wakefield
Making Markets Matter is heading to Wakefield on August 5, to persuade shoppers to savor the joys of the market

(1/8/2011) Council reveals road repair plan
Around £2.5 million is being invested in over 60 miles of roads and footpaths across the district as part of Wakefield Council’s 2011/12 highway work programme.

(1/8/2011) Operation Safe Streets targets abandoned vehicles
Wakefield Council is declaring a month-long amnesty on un-roadworthy vehicles which blight neighbourhoods and become a target for anti-social behaviour if abandoned in our neighbourhoods and open spaces.

(1/8/2011) Summer Fun at Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre
This summer visitors can enjoy the great outdoors at Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre.

(28/7/2011) Night Marshals Need You!
Local businesses are helping to support the ongoing role of Wakefield’s Night Marshals.

(27/7/2011) Are you ready for Yorkshire Day?
Wakefield will be the epicentre of all things Yorkshire on Monday (August 1) as it hosts the official celebrations for this year’s Yorkshire Day.

(26/7/2011) Council welcomes Super League news
Wakefield Council has welcomed the news that two of the district’s rugby league clubs are to stay in the Super League – the top level professional rugby league football competition.

(26/7/2011) Wakefield signs up to EDCM Charter
Wakefield pledges support for disabled children

(25/7/2011) Wakefield wins two Green Flag Awards
Anglers Country Park & Haw Park Wood receive prestigious Green Flag Awards

(22/7/2011) School's out - so have some summer fun!
The summer holidays are here! And if you are looking for something to do this summer break then there are lots of different activities that are big in fun, and low in price on offer at Wakefield Council’s sports centres and swimming pools across the district

(21/7/2011) Dragon Day at Sandal Castle
Little dragons will be causing lots of mischief at Sandal Castle this summer.

(20/7/2011) Waving the banner for Pontefract Castle
Banners to promote Pontefract castle will be popping up in Pontefract this week.

(20/7/2011) Future of Hornsea Centre considered by councillors
Wakefield Council’s Cabinet will be considering the future of the Hornsea Outdoor Residential Centre at its meeting on 26 July.

(19/7/2011) A first- glass exhibition opens at Pontefract Museum
A new glass exhibition at Pontefract Museum is being formally opened

(19/7/2011) Review of parking arrangements at Council sport, leisure and cultural facilities
Parking charges at Pugneys Country Park are coming under review at Wakefield Council’s Cabinet next week

(19/7/2011) Standbridge Lane Road Closure
Essential works to the carriageway surface at Standbridge Lane will start on July 25 until August 1 2011.

(18/7/2011) Wakefield Council to modernise library services
Plans to modernise Wakefield Council’s libraries and create a service fit for the 21st century will be considered by the Council’s Cabinet next week

(18/7/2011) Westgate End transformed
An area of Wakefield has been transformed three years ahead of schedule following a £4m renewal programme by Wakefield Council

(18/7/2011) Council gets new responsibilities to help tackle flooding
Wakefield Council has been given new responsibilities to help tackle the risk of flooding across the district

(15/7/2011) Two outstanding Wakefield Primary Schools to lead the way
Together, Gawthorpe Community Primary School and Crigglestone St James CE (VC) J and I School are to form one of the first teaching schools in the country.

(14/7/2011) Learning Changes Lives: Adult Education has lots to offer
Open Days offer adults and communities the chance to change their lives with hundreds of different courses.

(12/7/2011) Tree planting ceremony officially opens new short-break centre
A new state of the art short-break centre for children with disabilities, will celebrate its opening with a tree planting and plaque reveal on July 18.

(11/7/2011) Open Weekend Community Challenge kicks off Olympic countdown
People across the District are being challenged to get active as part of London 2012 Open Weekend – and it’s all free!

(11/7/2011) Council warns over bogus claims of endorsement for home insulation grants
Wakefield Council is urging householders to double check which home insulation improvement grants are endorsed by the Council.

(11/7/2011) Official opening for award-winning eco-school
Wakefield’s award winning eco-primary school, Sandal Magna Community Primary School, will be officially opened this week.

(8/7/2011) Council praises bravery of firefighters at Castleford explosion
Wakefield Council’s Leader and Chief Executive today visited the scene of an explosion in Castleford which severely damaged a row of terrace houses

(8/7/2011) Horbury by-election result
A by-election held in Horbury and South Ossett ward of Wakefield Council resulted in Labour taking the seat from the Conservatives

(6/7/2011) Wakefield hosts Yorkshire Day
Wakefield will be the epicentre of all things Yorkshire on August 1 as it hosts the official celebrations for this year’s Yorkshire Day

(6/7/2011) Friends of Pontefract Park event
A Friends of Pontefract Park event is being held to encourage local residents to get involved in shaping the future of Pontefract Park.

(5/7/2011) Cook up some fun this summer at Wakefield Market’s Demonstration Station
This summer, children can learn to cook some of their favourite recipes, as two fun-filled workshops come to Wakefield Market

(4/7/2011) Kirkgate Road Closure
Kirkgate will be closing for three Sundays in July to allow for the planning and resurfacing of the carriageway.

(4/7/2011) Wakefield Cathedral improvement plans
Major plans to develop and improve Wakefield Cathedral could be given a huge boost next week if senior councillors approve £200k of ‘match funding’ for the scheme.

(4/7/2011) Calling all liquorice lovers – giant Pontefract cakes coming to a window near you
across the district from today (Monday 4 July), giving people the opportunity to win a taste bud tingling hamper of goodies.

(1/7/2011) Yorkshire Sculpture Park plays hosts to Rural Business and Tourism event
The West Yorkshire Rural Partnership is holding a free Business and Tourism event at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park on July 5

(30/6/2011) Wakefield Stars line up for walk of fame
Wakefield Council is to honour some of some famous names in Hollywood-style stars in the pavement.

(30/6/2011) Big in fun, low in price summer holiday activities
Summer holiday programmes 2011

(29/6/2011) The Hepworth Wakefield welcomes its 100,000th visitor
The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire’s major new art gallery, has welcomed its 100,000 visitor – less than five weeks since it opened.

(28/6/2011) Pontefract Townscape Heritage Initiative to launch
Pontefract’s Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) will officially launch on July 9 at Pontefract Castle and the Town Centre Market Place

(27/6/2011) Circus Stars
Roll up roll up- the circus is coming – to the districts local libraries, as Wakefield Council lends support to the UK’s biggest reading event for children, the Summer Reading Challenge

(27/6/2011) Trig Point
Heath Common which lies near the Georgian village of Heath is now home to a restored triangulation point (trig point).

(27/6/2011) Future Jobs Fund event
Wakefield Council and its partners have helped 700 people find jobs through the Future Jobs Fund (FJF) project

(27/6/2011) School merger promises better things for pupils
Pupils from Waterton Junior and Infant School could move to Snapethorpe Primary School by the end of the year

(21/6/2011) Pontefract Liquorice Festival
Liquorice lovers can rejoice as the countdown to the world famous Pontefract Liquorice Festival begins.

(21/6/2011) Wakefield’s award winning social workers
Wakefield Council is celebrating the achievements of five local social workers after sweeping the board at the Unison awards for outstanding social work.

(20/6/2011) Dementia review calls for improved care and treatment
Recommendations to improve support after diagnosis and hospital care for people with dementia have been made as part of a far reaching scrutiny review, conducted by Wakefield Council’s Social Care and Health Scrutiny Committee.

(20/6/2011) Wakefield Council by-election July 7
Eligible electors in the Horbury and South Ossett ward of Wakefield Council are reminded that the last day for being included in the electoral register or applying for a postal vote is Wednesday, June 22.

(20/6/2011) Green Living Day
Wakefield Council will be displaying their green credentials with the return of the annual Green Living Day event. Back for its sixth year the event promises once again to be an informative and interesting day for visitors.

(17/6/2011) Overview and Scrutiny Committees
The next couple of months will see Wakefield Council’s overview and scrutiny committees working to develop their programme of work for the next year and inviting the public to make suggestions to the committees

(14/6/2011) Live Theatre at Pontefract Castle
Historic Pontefract Castle is the setting for a new production of Great Expectations by a national theatre group later this summer.

(14/6/2011) Have your say about your neighbourhood
The Wakefield Together Partnership will hold its next round of area forums for citizens and those who work in the District in June and July.

(13/6/2011) National Carers’ Week
Wakefield Council will be taking part in the annual National Carers’ Week events

(7/6/2011) Wakefield Council: Anglers Play Area launch
Wakefield Council will be celebrating the opening of a brand new £100,000 play area at Anglers Country Park.

(7/6/2011) Go exploring in Seckar Wood
Calling all budding explorers - new fungi species have been unearthed in Seckar Wood, Wakefield.

(7/6/2011) Report on future on Wakefield district markets
A report on options for the future delivery of Wakefield district markets is on the agenda for the Council's Cabinet on June 14.

(3/6/2011) Work begins on Wakefield ONE
The latest step in the regeneration of Wakefield city centre gets under way next week as work starts on the city’s new £10m state of the art swimming pool and fitness centre.

(3/6/2011) Flying the flag for our armed forces
A commemorative flag will be raised over Wakefield Town Hall later this month as Wakefield Council shows its support for the British armed forces.

(2/6/2011) By-election in Wakefield district
Wakefield Council has announced that a by-election will take place in the Horbury and South Ossett ward on Thursday, July 7.

(1/6/2011) Historic food event at Clarke Hall
Visitors are being invited to tickle their taste buds and take a bite out of history. Wakefield Council in collaboration with the University of Leeds and the University of Bradford will be hosting the ‘You Are What You Ate’ event at Clark Hall Museum.

(1/6/2011) Featherstone regeneration scheme
Wakefield Council is giving local residents, businesses and potential investors in Featherstone the opportunity to share their views and thoughts on the planned regeneration projects within the area.

(31/5/2011) Newmillerdam is blooming lovely
Newmillerdam has wowed the judges in the first round of judging in the Yorkshire in Bloom competition.

(27/5/2011) Partnership pledges to improve Wakefield district
Wakefield Together Partnership which includes the Council, NHS, Police and Wakefield District Housing is pledging to improve the quality of life for people in the district

(26/5/2011) All Aboard! For fun in Wakefield’s libraries
Wakefield Council will be holding special Bookstart ‘All Aboard’ story times in libraries, children’s centres and the Hepworth Wakefield to celebrate National Bookstart Week.

(26/5/2011) The Turner Trail in Wakefield
Wakefield Council will be celebrating the city’s link with the artist JMW Turner this week as the city has been included in the prestigious Turner Trail

(26/5/2011) Westgate road works
On Monday the 6 June inbound traffic on Westgate will be diverted onto a new temporary road which crosses the Beck at the side of Westgate, onto Brooksbank and back onto Westgate

(25/5/2011) Culture and Sport Celebrated in Wakefield Stars
Winners of the first ever Wakefield Stars - the pavement award scheme recognising the national achievements of past and present residents – have been revealed

(25/5/2011) The Hepworth Wakefield prepares for a Bank Holiday bonanza
Following a phenomenal response during its opening last weekend (21-22 May) with over 15,000 visitors coming through the doors of Yorkshire’s major new art gallery, The Hepworth Wakefield is busy preparing for its second weekend opening with a special programme of activities for the May Bank Holiday.

(25/5/2011) Wakefield Council: Streetscene scarecrow competition
Schools across the Wakefield district used their imagination and creativity to build scarecrows from rubbish.

(24/5/2011) World Environment Day
Wakefield Council will be marking World Environment Day by holding an event on Sunday 5 June between 10am until 3.00pm at Anglers/Wintersett Country Park in Haw Park Wood.

(24/5/2011) Wakefield Council National Family Week
Wakefield Council is supporting the 2011 National Family Week Events. Staring on 30 May, the week will see lots of activities and events taking place across the district at Council venues such as libraries and sports centres.

(23/5/2011) Visitors flock to The Hepworth Wakefield
The opening weekend of The Hepworth Wakefield (21 – 22 May) attracted an incredible 15,200 people to the art gallery, with thousands more flocking to the city centre. Visitors came from all over the district, all parts of Yorkshire and from across the UK and Europe.

(20/5/2011) New museum plan for Wakefield
Wakefield Museum is set to move from Wood Street to the Council’s new civic building in Westgate,which opens in 2012 and will also also house a library.

(19/5/2011) Wakefield Council Cabinet 2011/12
The annual meeting of Wakefield Council today approved a new Cabinet for 2011/12 and confirmed other key positions for councillors in the coming municipal year

(19/5/2011) Wakefield primary school wins major architectural award
Wakefield’s ground-breaking eco-primary school, Sandal Magna Community Primary School, has won a major architectural award

(18/5/2011) Home Energy Efficiency Programme 2011/12
Senior councillors in Wakefield will be considering proposals for the Council’s Home Energy Efficiency Programme 2011/12 when they meet on 31 May.

(18/5/2011) The Future of Whitwood Golf Course
Wakefield Council is hoping to secure the future of Whitwood Golf Course by finding an outside organisation to take it over, members of the Council’s Cabinet Committee will hear at their next meeting.

(17/5/2011) Pride in our People – Winners of the 2011 Pride Awards
A special needs assistant at Horbury Primary School has scooped the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Wakefield Council Pride Awards.

(17/5/2011) The Hepworth Wakefield opens its doors May 21
Britain’s major new art gallery, The Hepworth Wakefield, opens its doors to the public for the first time this Saturday, 21 May, from 11am. Local school children will lead the opening celebrations, which include an action packed weekend of activities that everyone can enjoy.

(17/5/2011) The Future of South Elmsall’s Westfield Centre
Wakefield Council’s Cabinet are set to look at options for the future of the Westfield Centre in South Elmsall

(17/5/2011) Turf cutting marks rebirth of Carleton Community High School
A special turf cutting ceremony will mark the start of a £10.7 million building project at Carleton Community High School next week.

(16/5/2011) Showcase of services in the community supporting social care
A series of events to showcase the work of voluntary and community service providers are being held across the District.

(12/5/2011) Noise Awareness Week
Wakefield Council will be backing the annual Noise Awareness week. Running from May 23- 27th the aim of the initiative is to raise awareness of the impact that excess noise has on communities and individuals

(12/5/2011) The Hepworth Wakefield wins its first award!
Just days before it opens to the public on 21 May, Yorkshire’s major new art gallery has won its first award.

(12/5/2011) Council signs Memorandum of Understanding with University
Wakefield Council is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leeds Metropolitan University with the aim of building stronger links between the University and Council, local businesses, schools and colleges.

(11/5/2011) Free Home Insulation Scheme
Entering its 3rd year, Wakefield Council’s pioneering Low Carbon Communities scheme is back and is now active in North Elmsall, Upton, Ryhill and Havercroft

(11/5/2011) Mayor Making Ceremony
Wakefield Council is preparing for its Annual Meeting and Mayor-Making Ceremony in the Council Chamber, County Hall, on Thursday, May 19th at 11.30 am

(6/5/2011) Wakefield Council elections 2011 – results
Wakefield Council is shaping up for the future following the results of the 2011 local council elections announced today

(5/5/2011) Wakefield’s Family of Man by Barbara Hepworth Finds a New Waterfront Home
Wakefield’s iconic landmark, The Family of Man by Barbara Hepworth, has found a new home

(5/5/2011) Council welcomes opening of Trinity Walk
Wakefield Council is welcoming new retailers and shoppers to Wakefield tomorrow for the opening of Trinity Walk – one of only three major shopping centres opening in the UK this year and the first to open since the economic downturn

(4/5/2011) Countryside fire safety warning
As dry, sunny weather continues across the District, Wakefield Council and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are urging the public to take extra care in the countryside to avoid starting fires accidentally

(4/5/2011) Operation Stop the Drop – Pontefract Park
Wakefield Council has mounted a major operation in Pontefract Park to tackle the growing problem of littering and dog fouling

(4/5/2011) Wakefield Energy Savers Loan
Wakefield Council in partnership with White Rose Credit Union has launched the Wakefield Energy Savers Loan. This interest free loan is designed to help residents fund improvements to make their homes more energy efficient

(4/5/2011) Clamp down on dog fouling in Ryhill
Ryhill Parish Council in partnership with Wakefield Council Street Scene Services, Neighbourhood Policing Team, Wakefield Council Enforcement Section are taking a pro-active approach to try and tackle the dog fouling issue on Ryhill Stray

(3/5/2011) New website to help nature spotters
Wakefield Council and OPAL (Open Air Laboratories) have come together to launch of the iSpot website for local nature-spotters

(3/5/2011) Call For Volunteers – Get Involved with The Hepworth Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield are now recruiting volunteers to help support launch events taking place between 17–22 May 2011

(3/5/2011) Survey the flowers at Anglers Country Park
All people with green fingers, adventurers and flower lovers are invited to help in the annual Wildflower Count training event on May 10th at Anglers Country Park in Wakefield

(28/4/2011) Use your vote on May 5
With district Council, parish and town council elections and a UK-wide referendum on Thursday 5 May, Wakefield Council is reminding voters in the Wakefield district of what they need to do to have their say on polling day

(28/4/2011) Fairy Fun at Clarke Hall
Fairies and elves have been spotted in the gardens at Clarke Hall and little visitors will have the opportunity to find them in a special ‘Fairy Hunt’ on May 12

(28/4/2011) May 5 is coming! Return your postal vote
Residents who have opted to vote by post in this year’s district, parish and town council elections and AV referendum are reminded to return their postal ballot papers as soon as possible before polling day on May 5

(27/4/2011) Wakefield District businesses optimistic survey shows
Businesses across the District are more optimistic about their prospects now than at the end of 2009, with 38% expecting the business climate to improve in the next 12 months according to data from the Wakefield section of the 2011 Yorkshire Business Survey

(26/4/2011) Wakefield Council points the way for walkers
Three new marked trails and a marked bridleway have been installed at Frickley Country Park by Wakefield Council

(26/4/2011) Wakefield Council backs new sunbed law
Wakefield Council is welcoming new legislation which prevents anyone under the age of 18 from using a sunbed

(26/4/2011) Have your say – community consultation on safety
The Wakefield Together Partnership is carrying out consultations on community safety in the district

(21/4/2011) The Hepworth Wakefield to transfer to trust
The Hepworth Wakefield – the largest purpose-built art gallery to open outside London - is set to become a fully independent charitable trust when its doors open to the public on May 21

(21/4/2011) A Right Royal Day Off – What are you going to do with yours?
What will you be doing on Friday, April 29 when Prince William and Kate Middleton walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey?

(20/4/2011) Alcohol restriction zone meets residents concerns
Residents of the College Grove area of Wakefield are to benefit from a new alcohol restriction zone which should reduce street drinking, littering and anti-social behaviour

(20/4/2011) Wakefield Enterprise Partnership takes first steps
Wakefield’s business-led enterprise partnership, set up by Wakefield Council, is getting off the ground with the announcement of its board members

(20/4/2011) Royal Wedding celebrations
Pubs, restaurants and village halls across the District will be able to stay open until 1am during the Royal Wedding bank holiday weekend to make the most of local celebrations

(18/4/2011) Postal vote packs coming soon
This year sees voters being asked to vote in a national referendum on an alternative voting (AV)system for electing MPs to the House of Commons as well as vote in district, parish and town council elections

(13/4/2011) Rabbit Ings Country Park to open with a fun day for families
Rabbit Ings Country Park in Royston will officially open on Saturday 23 April with a spectacular family fun day

(12/4/2011) Stay safe, stay out of the water
As the weather heats up, Wakefield Council and West Yorkshire Police are warning people of the dangers of cooling off in ponds, lakes and flooded quarries

(12/4/2011) Royal Wedding interest grows
The district is getting ready to celebrate the Royal Wedding with the number of street parties planned reaching double figures

(12/4/2011) Wakefield awarded major funding boost
Wakefield Council has been awarded over £8 million from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund – one of the only successful bids from the Yorkshire region

(7/4/2011) Use your vote on May 5! Town and Parish Council elections 2011
There will be 12 town and parish council elections across the District on May 5 this year

(6/4/2011) New city signs point the way for Wakefield
New signposts are being installed to direct visitors and pedestrians to key sights and destinations across Wakefield city centre

(6/4/2011) Wakefield Council Pride Awards 2011
It’s decision time! The moment has come for residents across the Wakefield district to pick the winner of the People’s Choice Award for this year’s Wakefield Council Pride Awards

(5/4/2011) Make sure you are registered to vote on May 5
With local council elections, parish and town councils elections and a UK-wide referendum taking place on Thursday, May 5, Wakefield Council is urging voters to make they are registered to vote in time

(4/4/2011) Pontefract Castle steps up its conservation works
Friends of Pontefract Castle gathered this week to mark the opening of the first phase of important conservation work which is making the medieval castle accessible to more visitors

(1/4/2011) Views invited on council licensing policy
Wakefield Council is reviewing its policy that seeks to limit the number of pubs, clubs, take-aways and off licences in Wakefield City Centre, with a public consultation running until May 6

(1/4/2011) Working to protect the environment
The Council’s Neighbourhood Patrollers are to become Environment Officers from today. This means they will be dealing with environment issues across the District such as littering, dog fouling, fly-tipping, waste on land, fly-posting and abandoned vehicles

(17/8/2007) Experience Wakefield’s countryside
Countryside Rangers are promoting their country parks and events programme with displays and children’s activities

(13/8/2007) The Olympics come early
The Olympics are coming to the district early with a roadshow to encourage getting active on Sunday (August 19).

(24/7/2007) Wakefield pupils celebrate their crime reduction project
An end of term open day is being held in Sandal Magna Junior and Infants School on Wednesday 25 July to celebrate the success of a project to highlight community safety.