(15/3/2010) Major event set to mark opening of Fryston Country Trails
Archery, rock climbing and boat trips are all in store for the major opening of the Fryston Country Trails.

(15/3/2010) Grand Prix event at Wakefield Market
Racing fans keen to celebrate the start of this year’s season should head for Wakefield Market for its first Grand Prix Challenge, on Saturday March 20.

(15/3/2010) Litter-ally throwing money in the bin
Wakefield Council is being forced to throw nearly £4m in the bin every year because of people who drop litter.

(12/3/2010) Support for Wakefield businesses in British Tourism Week
Wakefield Council and Business Link Yorkshire are teaming up during British Tourism Week to offer advice and information to help local businesses improve.

(11/3/2010) Wakefield’s Trinity Walk back on track
Wakefield Council has agreed to put in place a commercial loan which will kick-start the stalled Trinity walk shopping development.

(10/3/2010) Market improvement works on track
Major improvement works to the food hall and outdoor area at Wakefield market are on track for completion later this spring.

(8/3/2010) Tributes paid to Sir Jack Smart 1920-2010
The first Leader of Wakefield Council, Sir Jack Smart, has died after a long and distinguished career in local government and trade unions

(5/3/2010) Orchard Head officially opened
Young children and their families are being given an extra helping hand after the new Orchard Head Children’s Centre officially opened in Pontefract this week.

(5/3/2010) City pool plans progressing
Plans are progressing on the creation of a new multi-million pound city centre swimming pool at the Sun lane site, Wakefield.

(3/3/2010) Hospital’s name on overview and scrutiny agenda
The Council’s social care and health overview and scrutiny committee will hear views from local elected members and Wakefield Link over the name of the new hospital in Wakefield.

(3/3/2010) Blueprint on track for rail station
A blueprint for Monkhill rail station is on track for completion by the end of March.

(3/3/2010) Council budget approved
Wakefield Council has this week approved its budget for 2010/11.

(2/3/2010) 1940s event getting into full swing at Castleford Civic Centre
History lovers of all ages are invited to get together and take part in a 1940s-style night to remember.

(2/3/2010) Road improvements reminder
Drivers are being reminded to follow signed diversions to help alleviate queuing while the exceptional road maintenance and improvement scheme is ongoing in Castleford.

(26/2/2010) The Big Spring Clean begins
The Big Spring Clean event across Wakefield's schools begins this month (March) and runs through to May

(24/2/2010) Freedom of the City of Wakefield event
Wakefield Council will be officially honouring the 3rd Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment, known as the Duke of Wellingtons, with the Freedom of the City of Wakefield

(24/2/2010) Safer youth
Wakefield teenagers have a safe haven in the town centre at City Limits, a council funded centre, staffed by a team of professionals

(24/2/2010) Wakefield joins with the world to encourage reading
World Book Day is the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK and Ireland, and Wakefield libraries have come up with a wide variety of activities in the days surrounding the event to encourage more people to discover the joy of books and reading

(24/2/2010) TV presenter at Oakfield Park event
Television presenter Harry Gration will be in Ackworth this week for a special event at a local school

(24/2/2010) Council tourism team up for national award
The Council’s tourist information team is really putting Wakefield on the map after being shortlisted for an Enjoy England Award for Excellence.

(23/2/2010) District's Young and older People Get Together
A special event aimed at bringing together younger and older people from across the district is being held in Featherstone in a bid to encourage greater understanding and respect between generations

(23/2/2010) More Mayor’s charity events in store
More exciting events are being lined up to help raise money for the Mayor of Wakefield’s charities

(22/2/2010) Road improvement scheme begins in March
The much-anticipated road improvement schemes affecting major access routes into the Wakefield and Glasshoughton begin on March 1, 2010

(18/2/2010) Mayor’s Charity Cup
Will you strike lucky in the Mayor’s Charity Cup?

(18/2/2010) Family fun day out
Magic, music and circus skills are just a few of the treats lined up for what promises to be a great day out.

(17/2/2010) New MYPs for the district announced
Another excellent turnout on Friday saw the district’s new Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) voted in to office.

(17/2/2010) Students give Wakefield a big spring clean
The Council has joined forces with local schools to give the district a spring clean.

(12/2/2010) Wakefield cleaners make the grade
Wakefield cleaners make the grade It’s a clean sweep for hard-working Council cleaners and caretakers after they were awarded top qualifications.

(12/2/2010) Would you like to make a difference to public services in Wakefield?
Wakefield’s Overview and Scrutiny Committees are made up of councillors and members of the local community who work together to improve the way public services are provided.

(10/2/2010) Council support for Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Wakefield Council is supporting Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2010 a national campaign which aims to highlight the effects of living in a cold home on people’s health.

(10/2/2010) Normanton Masterplan Public Drop-in session
A public drop in session designed to give people in Normanton the chance to have their say on council plans to breathe new life into the area, is being held on February 26.

(10/2/2010) Cabinet approves action on winter-damaged roads
Extra cash is being invested in making urgent repairs to the district’s roads following the severe winter weather.

(9/2/2010) Market Trader of the year is announced
A Castleford butcher has been named the Wakefield district Market Trader of the Year 2009.

(9/2/2010) Bird box fun for half term
Young tweeters and twitchers are invited to join the rangers at Frickley Country Park this half-term for a bird box making event.

(9/2/2010) Exciting art competition set to launch in Featherstone
An exciting competition for creative schoolchildren to help design a piece of community art is set to be launched.

(8/2/2010) Deputy cabinet member joins road repair teams
Council teams are already starting work on repairing damage to the district’s roads caused by the severe freezing weather earlier this winter.

(5/2/2010) Robsons making themselves at home at museum
This spring, visitors to Pontefract Museum will be invited to explore the world of the Robsons, one of the richest families in Pontefract over 100 years ago.

(4/2/2010) Tasty prizes on the menu for Wakefield’s FDR Festival 2010
Tasty prizes will be giving visitors food for thought at this year’s Food, Drink and Rhubarb Festival

(2/2/2010) New BMX bike track proposals on display
Plans for a new BMX bikers’ track are on display at Horbury and Ossett libraries until March 1.

(2/2/2010) Citizens have their say
Citizens came together in Castleford for the first in the series of events designed to provide an opportunity to create a Blueprint that captures ambitions for Wakefield District for the coming years. This was the first in a series of three events being held across the District.

(2/2/2010) Awards celebrate 20 years of recognising children’s achievements
This year’s annual Duke of Edinburgh Awards for Wakefield will be extra special as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.

(1/2/2010) Back to the floor for National Apprentice Week
Wakefield’s cabinet members and top management are becoming apprentices next week when they go ‘back to the floor’ for National Apprentice Week

(1/2/2010) Wakefield Together hits the road
A number of outside road shows will take place across the district with a view to talking to citizens about issues that matter to them

(29/1/2010) New support service launched
Wakefield Council and NHS Wakefield District has teamed up to fund a new service to support families caring for a disabled child.

(29/1/2010) Mayor’s charity raises thousands
Thanks to the generosity of people and businesses in the district more than £20,000 was raised during 2008/09 for the Mayor of Wakefield’s chosen charities.

(27/1/2010) Have your say on plans to boost historic Pontefract
Pontefract traders and residents are being encouraged to have their say over Wakefield Council proposals to restore and redevelop key historic areas of Pontefract.

(27/1/2010) Help shape the future of Knottingley
Everyone in Knottingley will get the chance to share their views as part of the work on the town’s masterplan next week.

(25/1/2010) Schools won’t crumble at Wakefield’s Rhubarb Challenge
Wakefield pupils are under starter’s orders for a new schools event at this year’s Rhubarb Run as part of the 2010 Festival of Food Drink and Rhubarb.

(25/1/2010) Innovation event call to Wakefield businesses
Wakefield Council is backing a district wide call to businesses to attend a free event to promote business innovation.

(25/1/2010) Wakefield pupils’ countdown to Youth Parliament vote
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 February 1-5.

(22/1/2010) Airedale and Ferry Fryston by-election result
Following voting for the Airedale and Ferry Fryston by-election Les Shaw has been voted on to Wakefield Council.

(21/1/2010) New Havercroft and Ryhill Youth Centre Opening
A new youth centre already boosting facilities for young people in Havercroft and Ryhill celebrates its formal opening next month - thanks to Wakefield Council funding.

(21/1/2010) Feast for the eyes – food and drink exhibition at Wakefield Museum
A feast for the eyes of food and drink across the centuries in Wakefield is the focus of a new exhibition opening on Wednesday January 27.

(21/1/2010) Still time to have your say in Council's Pride Awards
Wakefield Council is holding its annual Pride Awards in April 2010 to recognise the very best of what its employees do for citizens - and the deadline for entries has now been extended.

(20/1/2010) Go! Play across the district
Wakefield Council has teamed up with the YMCA Go! Play project to make play time even bigger.

(20/1/2010) Wakefield’s Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb returns!
Delightful dishes and mouth-watering meals can only mean the return of the Food Drink and Rhubarb (FDR) festival for 2010.

(19/1/2010) District’s hairdressers get health & safety award
Fifteen hairdressing salons across district have won a prestigious Wakefield Council backed Health and Safety award which recognises exceptional health and safety standards.

(19/1/2010) Roads condition review following big freeze
The district’s key roads are set to be reviewed to look at the effect the big freeze has had on highways this winter.

(19/1/2010) Council leader pays tribute to soldier
Leader of Wakefield Council, Cllr Peter Box, has paid tribute to the latest member of the armed forces from the district to lose his life in Afghanistan.

(14/1/2010) Wakefield district weather update for this weekend
Wakefield Council's Corporate Director for Regeneration, Culture and Sport Andy Wallhead: “We are urging visitors to our town and city centres to be cautious this weekend in the case of further freezing weather conditions. We are continuing to grit priority routes around the district, including precincts and well-used footpaths, but given the low national stocks of grit/salt we are asking people not to assume that any road or footway is free from ice during this difficult time.

(13/1/2010) Take care - further freezing weather forecast for Wakefield
The snow in Wakefield is beginning to thaw but due to more forecasts of freezing weather the Council is urging people to remain vigilant.

(13/1/2010) Help on hand for district's vulnerable
Council volunteers have been put on standby to help any vulnerable people who have been isolated in their home by the severe weather conditions.

(12/1/2010) Things hotting-up for cooking competition
Things will be hotting-up in the kitchen this winter when wannabee Jamie Olivers and Nigella Lawsons get chopping in a cook-off competition.

(12/1/2010) Take part and help shape the district
Wakefield Together is creating a blueprint for the district to capture people’s ambitions over the next 10 years – and it wants to hear from you.

(11/1/2010) Gritter Twitter for Wakefield
Wakefield Council is using its pages on the social networking site Twitter to help keep people up to date with the weather and gritting situation.

(9/1/2010) Keeping the district moving this winter
Wakefield Council is planning closely with partners and co-ordinating joint working to help keep the district moving during these extreme winter conditions.

(9/1/2010) Wakefield Council continuing to keep the district moving in winter weather
The Council is working to keep the district moving in these extreme and freezing conditions throughout the rest of the week and over the weekend.

(6/1/2010) Going the extra 13,500 miles to keep Wakefield moving in winter
Wakefield Council staff worked throughout Christmas and new year and are continuing to work round the clock to keep the district moving during the extreme snow and ice conditions – the coldest and longest winter spell since 1981 according to the Met Office.

(6/1/2010) January by-elections in the Wakefield district
There will be two by-elections in the Wakefield district on Thursday, 21 January 2010.

(5/1/2010) Council working hard across the district during winter weather
We are working very hard to try and keep the district moving in these extremely heavy snow and ice conditions and are taking every appropriate action we are able to do.

(4/1/2010) Say thank you to someone who makes a difference
Wakefield Council is holding its annual Pride Awards in April 2010 to recognise the very best of what its employees do for citizens.

(29/12/2009) Wakefield shortlisted for Council of the Year
Wakefield Council has been shortlisted for Council of the Year as part of the national Local Government Chronicle Awards 2010.

(23/12/2009) Winter gritting
All A and B roads across the district have been gritted several times over the weekend period - covering 4,500 miles so far - and all available resources were sent out including snow plough vehicles to keep the roads open

(21/12/2009) Wakefield's Apprentice of the Year
Wakefield Council has said thank you to its apprentices in its Apprentice of the Year award ceremony.

(17/12/2009) Trinity legend set to be given freedom of the city
Wakefield Trinity legend Neil Fox MBE is set to be given the freedom of the city.

(17/12/2009) Keeping the district moving this winter
Wakefield Council is helping to keep the roads safe this winter with regular gritting and by using vehicle friendly salt and is asking drivers to do a few simple tasks to drive safe this winter.

(16/12/2009) Friday Night Fever
More than 30 young people will be spreading Christmas cheer this weekend alongside youth workers from Wakefield Council’s centre, The Base in Pontefract

(16/12/2009) Wakefield responsible landlords scheme to launch
A new scheme to provide a set of property and management standards for private landlords will be launched in the new year

(16/12/2009) More new and improved children’s play areas
More new and improved children’s play areas are being created thanks to work by Wakefield Council and members of local communities.

(16/12/2009) Travel safely in taxis this Christmas
Revellers are being urged by Wakefield Council and police to travel safely this Christmas and make sure they use licensed hackney carriages or private hire vehicles.

(16/12/2009) Helping hand at Fitzwilliam Country Park
Twelve young people from Hemsworth Arts and Community College have been helping Wakefield Council lay a new path at Fitzwilliam Country Park.

(15/12/2009) Castleford's Victorian Christmas
A host of singing Santas, a steam organ and Blackpool donkeys are just some of the attractions at Castleford’s Victorian Market this week.

(11/12/2009) Panto time with travel plan team
It’s panto time with the Council’s travel plan team who are inviting children, staff and parents to dress up as characters and join them on a walk to school.

(10/12/2009) A Christmas Carol goes digital online
This Christmas, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is jumping on to computer screens thanks to Wakefield Council’s libraries.

(10/12/2009) Investing in road maintenance - 2009-2012 works programme published
Wakefield Council has published its current three-year work programme totalling £9m for highway maintenance.

(9/12/2009) Council children’s services performing well
Wakefield Council’s services for children and young people in the district have been recognised as “performing well” in the Government’s latest assessment.

(9/12/2009) Louder voice for citizens as major libraries consultation set to launch
Citizens will be asked to help shape the future of library services when Wakefield Council launches a major new consultation and review.

(9/12/2009) Partnership praised in first Oneplace assessment
Organisations which make up the Wakefield Together partnership have been praised in the first Oneplace report, an independent overview of local public services.

(9/12/2009) Council performing well according to first Oneplace assessment
Wakefield Council has achieved a positive report from the country’s council watchdog as part of the first Oneplace assessment of public service performance throughout England.

(8/12/2009) Council warns citizens to be aware of bogus callers
The Council is asking citizens to stay vigilant following reports of scam artists calling residents claiming to offer council tax rebates.

(8/12/2009) Crime message hits the road
Success in driving down crime across the Wakefield District is being marked with a special campaign.

(7/12/2009) Flood mitigation works completed
Wakefield Council has recently completed 4,000 cubic metres of additional flood storage on Durkar Drain watercourse which runs alongside Denby Dale Road and through Pugneys Country Park

(4/12/2009) Council welcomes support for town centres
Wakefield Council has welcomed news of a Government grant of more than £50,000 to support shopping areas particularly affected by shop closures during the recession

(3/12/2009) Council’s adult social care rated as excellent - again
Wakefield Council’s social care services for adults in the district have again been recognised as being excellent.

(3/12/2009) Pontefract Christmas market
There’ll be plenty of tasty treats on offer next week at Pontefract Christmas Market.

(3/12/2009) Vote for your Market Trader of the Year
The hunt is on for the Wakefield district Market Trader of the Year 2009.

(2/12/2009) Beware of Schemes Claiming Grant Funding
Some households in the district are being mail dropped with leaflets claiming there are environmental grants for a range of home improvements.

(1/12/2009) Partnership helps young people toward new careers
Wakefield Council has teamed-up with The Prince’s Trust and VT Guidance Services to run more programmes to get unemployed young people into work.

(30/11/2009) Students’ DVD receives plaudits at awards ceremony
A film made by young people for young people, aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, has been recognised at a major regional awards ceremony.

(30/11/2009) Building Schools for the Future success
New look improved schools are on the way after Wakefield Council’s bid to be entered into the Building Schools for the Future scheme was approved.

(27/11/2009) Best of the Web
Best of the Web is a new service being launched by Wakefield Council’s libraries.

(27/11/2009) Leaders gather in Harrogate for regional pilot launch
Political and business leaders from the across the region are today (27 November) meeting in Harrogate to mark the official launch of the Leeds City Region Pilot Programme.

(26/11/2009) Education reforms under scrutiny
Wakefield Council’s Lifelong Learning Overview & Scrutiny Committee will be considering their final inquiry report into the delivery of the 14-19 Education Reforms in Wakefield at their next meeting to be held on December 7.

(26/11/2009) Work begins on Wakefield market food hall improvements
Work to improve Wakefield market’s food hall has got under way this week.

(26/11/2009) Council's outdoor centre to be reviewed
Members of Wakefield Council’s Lifelong Learning Overview & Scrutiny Committee have been to the seaside to see for themselves what the Council’s Hornsea Outdoor Residential Centre has to offer.

(26/11/2009) Extra funding to tackle anti-social behaviour
Extra funding to help key agencies tackle anti-social behaviour has been released by the Government.

(26/11/2009) More than 50 young people start work in Wakefield
More than 50 young people are starting work at the end of the month thanks to Wakefield Council, its partners and the Future Jobs Fund.

(25/11/2009) Vehicle safety crackdown in Wakefield city centre
Wakefield Council’s Licensing Enforcement Team joined forces with Wakefield District Police, VOSA, HM Revenue and Customs and Wakefield Council's Benefit Fraud Team for spot checks on private hire vehicles, hackney carriage vehicles and limousines in Wakefield city centre.

(24/11/2009) District-wide support for autumn campaign
Neighbourhood Policing Teams across Wakefield District Division are lending their support to the latest Justice Seen Justice Done autumn campaign

(24/11/2009) New Community Legal Advice Service on track for Spring 2010
Work on the district’s new Community Legal Advice Service remains on track to open in Spring 2010

(23/11/2009) Complaints to Council down
Complaints about Wakefield Council services have seen a massive drop during this financial year

(23/11/2009) Free parking for Christmas
Wakefield Council is again offering some free parking at weekends in the busy run-up to Christmas to make it easier and more affordable for people to do their festive shopping

(23/11/2009) Child poverty project funding success
Wakefield Council has been awarded £325,000 to deliver a Child Poverty Family Intervention Project (CPFIP) from next year.

(19/11/2009) Government minister visits Wakefield
A top Government minister is visiting Wakefield on Thursday (Nov 19) to see the excellent work being done by the Council around culture, sport and education.

(19/11/2009) Athlete helps celebrate Wakefield’s children of achievement
One of Wakefield’s top athletic stars Martyn Bernard presented awards to children in care at an annual ceremony last night.

(19/11/2009) Tributes to Councillor Graham Phelps
Councillor Graham Phelps, a Castleford Labour councillor for more than 20 years, has died suddenly after a short illness

(19/11/2009) Plans unveiled for city centre pool
Exciting plans for a multi-million pound pool and fitness centre in Wakefield city centre have been unveiled by Wakefield Council.

(19/11/2009) Pioneering health and safety relationship for Wakefield Council and Asda
Wakefield Council is leading the way in shaping the national focus on business efficiency and has teamed up with Asda to pioneer a new health and safety regulatory scheme.

(18/11/2009) Changes to library services in Flanshaw
New library services are being introduced in the Flanshaw area of Wakefield because the local library is in such a poor state that repairs would not be cost-effective.

(18/11/2009) Sharing lives and supporting families
Wakefield Council is encouraging people to become carers for adults and is letting them know about the support available to them.

(17/11/2009) Wakefield's Free City Bus is the perfect way to get around the city at Christmas
Wakefield’s FreeCityBus is provided by Wakefield Council and Metro so people can come to the city easily and take advantage of what it has to offer.

(17/11/2009) Christmas late night opening in the city centre
Wakefield city centre is set to be full of festive cheer this Christmas as retailers join forces to extend their opening hours.

(13/11/2009) Improvements for visitor centre
Sandal Castle Visitor Centre is to close temporarily but visitors will still be welcome to come along and enjoy the castle and its surroundings.

(13/11/2009) Wakefield Council supports go-ahead ideas for Global Entrepreneur Week
Wakefield Council and the district development agency, first, are supporting Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 16-22) which is encouraging people and countries all over the world to work together to find new ways to succeed.

(12/11/2009) Creating a unique Christmas experience
Wakefield Council is opening a shop to be run by people with learning disabilities to boost confidence and skills in a working environment in the run up to Christmas.

(12/11/2009) Young people to have their say at Students Speak
Young people from across the district will be getting together for the next Students Speak event to have a say on what’s important to them.

(12/11/2009) Wakefield Council united in honouring Armed Forces
Wakefield Council is to offer the honour of the Freedom of the City to the Yorkshire Regiment in recognition of the sacrifices being made by servicemen and women.

(12/11/2009) Heritage Champion for Wakefield district
Wakefield Council has named their Heritage Champion following a meeting with the Pontefract Civic Society.

(12/11/2009) Next Liveability Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Neighbourhood Management Pilots will be discussed at the next Liveability Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting’s agenda.

(12/11/2009) Lighting up the district this Christmas
It will be snowing in Wakefield whatever the weather when the city centre Christmas lights are switched on.

(10/11/2009) BBC My Story competition at libraries
Wakefield Libraries will be holding free drop-in sessions for people to add their stories to the BBC My Story website.

(10/11/2009) Students perform at Royal Albert Hall
Hundreds of talented pupils from Wakefield are performing at the Royal Albert Hall today (November 10).

(10/11/2009) Charities can trade for free at Wakefield Market
Charities will be able to trade free of charge at a special event at Wakefield Market in December.

(9/11/2009) Free Council room hire offer
Wakefield Council is helping people to beat the credit crunch by offering free room hire in some of its buildings.

(5/11/2009) Wakefield Council to open new Hemsworth-A1 Link Road
After 21 months of construction, work on the new link road is complete and ready to be opened to traffic.

(5/11/2009) Bookstart celebration in Hemsworth
The Bookstart campaign which encourages parents and carers to share books and rhymes with children will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a party at Hemsworth library.

(5/11/2009) Medieval cooks in the kitchen
King Henry VIII apparently once boiled his chef alive in his own stew pot, which leaves Gordon Ramsey seemingly tame in comparison.

(4/11/2009) Clean Green School Award
Schools in Ossett, Castleford and South Kirkby are celebrating after getting gold for going green in the district’s first ever Clean Green School Awards.

(3/11/2009) Walk with Fawkes
Children and parents are being invited to walk with Fawkes to celebrate Bonfire Night with Wakefield Council.

(3/11/2009) Making it easier to get around at Christmas – roadwork ban
Christmas shoppers and commuters will find it easier to travel around the district over the Christmas and New Year period thanks to the Council’s roadwork ban.

(2/11/2009) Youth hubs launched in Wakefield
Three youth hubs in the Wakefield area were re-launched on Friday (30 October) as the highlight of a week of activities to entertain young people during half term

(2/11/2009) Help bring the magic of Disney to Wakefield
Disney is searching for a place in the UK to twin with Walt Disney World Florida and the Wakefield district could be a contender

(2/11/2009) Tree-mendous addition to the arboretum, Newmillerdam
Volunteers will be helping to plant new trees at Newmillerdam’s arboretum on Monday 16 November and there is still a chance to get involved

(2/11/2009) Positively Ageing launch event with Harry Gration
The Wakefield Together partnership is launching its Positively Ageing strategy and action plan in November, with TV presenter Harry Gration set to be the guest speaker

(30/10/2009) Teacher wins top national award
A teacher who overcame dyslexia to realise his dream of teaching has scooped a major national award.

(30/10/2009) Anti-Bullying Week 2009
During November a number of schools in the district will be taking part in activities for the sixth annual National Anti- Bullying Week organised by Antibullying Alliance and supported by Wakefield Council.

(30/10/2009) Queen Victoria returns
The historic Grade 2 listed statue of Queen Victoria is coming home to Wakefield after specialist repair and conservation work.

(30/10/2009) District’s MYPs making history with historic visit
Members of the Youth Parliament (MYPs) from across the district are set to make history when they venture to the House of Commons this week.

(28/10/2009) Building on Trinity Walk to restart in January 2010
The development of Wakefield’s Trinity Walk Shopping Centre is back on track after a consortium has stepped in to complete the 550,000 sq ft shopping centre, which went into administration early this year

(27/10/2009) Council deputy leader calls halt to plans for one-way traffic system
The Deputy Leader of Wakefield Council has pledged that the proposed one-way system for St John’s in the city centre will be scrapped and has instructed officers to find an alternative solution.

(27/10/2009) More discounts for home insulation available
Wakefield Council teamed up with GoWarm back in April to bring affordable energy efficiency measures to privately owned homes in the district.

(27/10/2009) Wakefield's Annual Festival of Remembrance
The Annual Festival of Remembrance will be held in Wakefield Cathedral on Friday 6 November 2009.

(27/10/2009) Roll out the red carpet! Wakefield District is having its own world film premiere
‘Impact and Consequences’, a film aimed at reducing crime and anti social behaviour among young people, will be shown for the very first time during ‘Not in my Neighbourhood Week’ at Airedale High School.

(26/10/2009) Takeaways fined for not cleaning up their act
Four takeaways in Wakefield have been fined £100 each for failing to help keep the city tidy

(26/10/2009) The Hepworth Wakefield features in a major London exhibition
The Hepworth Wakefield is being showcased in an international exhibition called Form Matters at the Design Museum in London from 21 October – 31 January 2010

(26/10/2009) Re-launching the district’s young people’s centres
Almost £500,000 has been invested in three youth centres across the district to improve services for young people

(26/10/2009) Wakefield's bonfire and firework event
Thousands of visitors are expected at Thornes Park to celebrate the district's official bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday 7 November

(26/10/2009) Adoption - could you make it happen?
It’s national adoption week in November and Wakefield Council is taking the opportunity to highlight the need for people willing to take the first step towards adopting a child

(23/10/2009) Prime Minister's visit to Wakefield
Prime Minister Gordon Brown was in Wakefield on Thursday, October 22, to look at how the district is tackling anti-social behaviour and to meet shoppers and businesses in the city centre

(23/10/2009) Council supports Not in My Neighbourhood Week 2009
A national campaign to address crime and anti-social behaviour in our communities is being supported by Wakefield Council and the Wakefield Together partnership for the third year running

(21/10/2009) Council employee recognised for outstanding customer service
Wakefield Council’s Tourist Information Centre’s visitor services assistant Linda Banks’s friendly approach to her work has won her a major regional award.

(20/10/2009) Businesses get the chance to meet the buyer at Wakefield Council
Businesses are being urged to take advantage of Wakefield Council’s Meet the Buyer event – particularly during the current economic climate.

(20/10/2009) Celebrating autumn at Clarke Hall in Wakefield
To celebrate Apple Day, on Sunday 25th October, Clarke Hall will be holding a day of apple fun and traditional country crafts set in the beautiful 17th century house and garden.

(19/10/2009) Council invites citizens to share ideas about regeneration
Wakefield Council is organising two events at which people can share their ideas about future regeneration work.

(19/10/2009) Energizing event in Wakefield
An energizing event will be sparking to life in Wakefield city centre as part of National Energy Efficiency Week

(16/10/2009) Volunteer recognised for helping young people
An inspirational and dedicated volunteer has had his work recognised at a major awards ceremony

(13/10/2009) Award winning crime writer at Drury Lane Library
Drury Lane Library Readers’ Group is inviting people to an informal talk by award winning crime writer Robert Barnard.

(13/10/2009) Hearing dogs lead walk with children to school
A paw-fect partnership has seen Wakefield Council team-up with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to promote healthier and safer travel.

(13/10/2009) By-election for North Elmsall Parish Council
There will be a by-election for North Elmsall Parish Council on 29 October.

(8/10/2009) Wakefield Council wins top Yorkshire award
Wakefield Council has been named Local Authority of the Year at the second Insider Yorkshire Property Industry Awards.

(7/10/2009) Wakefield Council gets safety message across to junior rangers
Pupils from nine schools in the Wakefield district are being taught how to stay safe at special sessions where they will train as Safety Rangers at Pontefract Fire Station

(7/10/2009) Find out more about law and Victorian Britain with Wakefield’s libraries
Wakefield libraries have added two new services to its online resources – more than two million pages of 19th century British newspapers and CANS (Citizen Advice Notes) Legal Information are now available to view by library members for free

(6/10/2009) Wakefield’s favourite shines through
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star has been named as the district’s favourite nursery rhyme as part of Wakefield Council’s library celebrations of National Bookstart Day

(6/10/2009) Electoral registration canvassers on the streets
Canvassers from Wakefield Council will be visiting people in their home over the next two weeks (17 October – 25 October) to make sure that they maintain their right to vote.

(6/10/2009) Safer schools programme 09/10
The Wakefield Together Partnership held an education day at Knottingley High School for year 7 pupils focusing on issues such as railway safety, youth crime and alcohol and drugs

(2/10/2009) Fighting hate crime together
The Wakefield Together Partnership hosted an event on September 30 to look at how it can better support victims of hate crime.

(30/9/2009) All change for National Customer Service Week 2009
Wakefield Council’s leader will join the environment team and school children as he helps clear litter as part of National Customer Service Week 2009.

(30/9/2009) Generation game at heart of community planting event
Bridging the generation gap to strengthen community spirit and pride is at the heart of a bulb planting scheme in Crofton

(30/9/2009) Authors and poet to visit libraries
A best selling author and Wakefield poet are visiting Wakefield’s libraries next week to talk about their work and share their experiences.

(30/9/2009) Family Learning Festival 2009
Nintendo Wii competitions, nail art and writers groups are just some of the activities being held across the district to celebrate the Family Learning Festival 2009.

(30/9/2009) Fundraising fun for Mayor’s music night
The Mayor of Wakefield is hoping to hit all the right notes for fundraising with a special charity music evening.

(29/9/2009) Distraction Devastates – road safety campaign
Wakefield Council is taking part in the Distraction Devastates campaign aimed at saving lives on the district’s roads.

(29/9/2009) It’s rhyme time at libraries for National Bookstart Day 2009
Children across the district are busy practising their nursery rhymes ahead of National Bookstart Day 2009.

(25/9/2009) Day of action in Horbury and Knottingley
Wakefield Council joined partners to target environmental crime in Horbury and Knottingley on Tuesday (22 September).

(25/9/2009) Council leader welcomes crackdown on lap dancing clubs
The Leader of Wakefield Council Cllr Peter Box, has today welcomed government proposals to introduce tougher restrictions on lap-dancing clubs.

(23/9/2009) Springs Advice Centre celebrates two decades of helping people
It’s two decades and going strong for Wakefield Council’s Springs Advice Centre

(22/9/2009) Citizens have a voice with next Wakefield Speaks
A Dragons’ Den-style panel of local business experts will be lining up as part of the next Wakefield Speaks event

(22/9/2009) Win with Wakefield libraries - celebrating quality online library services
This year the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Online celebrates its fifth anniversary and a special competition is being held to mark the occasion.

(18/9/2009) Wakefield’s young people tackle youth crime in new series of films
Wakefield’s young people are holding a premiere later this month to showcase a series of films they have produced with the help of Wakefield Council.

(17/9/2009) Wakefield's stop the drop initiative moves on to Pontefract and Castleford
Wakefield Council held a ‘stop the drop’ initiative this week to prevent littering and anti-social behaviour in Wakefield city centre

(17/9/2009) More than a million on board with FreeCityBus
Wakefield’s FreeCityBus is proving a wheelie big success – and more than a million people can’t be wrong

(15/9/2009) Competition set to go swimmingly
Young gifted swimmers with disabilities from Wakefield district will be competing against others from across West Yorkshire next week.

(15/9/2009) Caring for children in Wakefield district – we need your views
Wakefield Council is asking the district’s parents and carers to come forward and tell us what they need from childcare provision in the area to make sure their requirements are being met.

(15/9/2009) Future Jobs Fund Wakefield bid successful
Wakefield Council and partners are celebrating their success in bringing extra temporary jobs to the district from October 2009 to April 2010.

(15/9/2009) Wakefield asks young people to get ‘in the can’ to help reduce road accidents
A new campaign is being launched in a bid to reduce road casualties among young people.

(14/9/2009) Wakefield Council helps boost skills
People across the Wakefield district still have time to take up a host of courses to help boost their skills and confidence

(14/9/2009) Wakefield celebrates global status for its woodland
Wakefield Council is celebrating receiving forest certification for much of its woodland with two days of fun and free events

(11/9/2009) Council seeks employers to shape skills agenda
Wakefield Council is seeking local employers for a new partnership to help shape the skills and employment agenda across the Wakefield district as part of the fightback against the recession.

(9/9/2009) Anti-social behaviour orders for Normanton pair
Two men have been given anti-social behaviour orders for offences on the Woodhouse estate in Normanton.

(9/9/2009) Focus on fostering for fundraising walk
Fostering will be the focus of a five-mile fundraising walk being organised by Wakefield Council. The aim of the Walking 4 Fostering event is to promote fostering and encourage new people to come forward to consider becoming foster carers.

(8/9/2009) Wakefield district celebrates children’s centres
Sure Start Children’s Week is being celebrated across Wakefield to mark the growth of the children’s centre network across England.

(2/9/2009) Wakefield’s Festival of Food Drink and Rhubarb nominated for top tourism award
Wakefield Council’s Festival of Food Drink and Rhubarb (FDR) is in the running for a Yorkshire Tourism Oscar.

(2/9/2009) Walkers benefit from replacement footbridges
A partnership between Wakefield Council, British Trust for Conservation Volunteers and the Peak & Northern Footpaths Society has secured the replacement of two dilapidated footbridges on paths in Ackworth and North Elmsall

(27/8/2009) Improving the district's highways
Wakefield Council is pumping more money into the district’s road network to accelerate the road improvement programme over the next year.

(25/8/2009) Council is wasting no time with latest roadshow
Shopping precincts across the Wakefield district will be covered in rubbish next month to highlight the amount of litter and fly-tipping the Council has to clear – and how much this costs the taxpayer.

(24/8/2009) Mayor at home to welcome civic heads
Civic heads from neighbouring Councils will be paying the Mayor of Wakefield a special visit for the Mayor at Home event.

(24/8/2009) Ossett arts and crafts fairs
A series of arts and crafts fairs are to be held in Ossett Town Hall beginning in September 2009.

(21/8/2009) Northgate road scheme consultation moves forward
Public consultation for the proposed North Wakefield Gateway road improvements is now under way.

(18/8/2009) Castleford consultation on new sculpture
Residents are being asked for their artistic input ahead of the creation of a new £60,000 sculpture in Castleford.

(17/8/2009) Quest to find the district's favourite nursery rhyme
Little Miss Muffet takes on Old Mother Hubbard in a battle to find Wakefield’s favourite nursery rhyme this autumn.

(17/8/2009) Green flags for Wakefield's country parks
Wakefield Council has maintained two Green Flag awards for their countryside sites Anglers Country Park, Wintersett and Haw Park Wood.

(16/8/2009) Improvements to Barnsley Road and Standbridge Lane
Essential road works to improve and resurface Barnsley Road and Standbridge Lane are set to begin later this month.

(12/8/2009) UK’s First Academy of Excellence Gets Go Ahead in Wakefield
Wakefield Council’s Cabinet has given the go-ahead to the bid by Outwood Grange College to become an Academy of Excellence – the first of its kind in the country.

(12/8/2009) Wakefield Mayor tees-off for Adam
The Mayor of Wakefield will tee off at Wakefield Golf Course in memory of Castleford Tiger and Wakefield Wildcat rugby star Adam Watene next week.

(11/8/2009) Help for new businesses through the crunch
New and expanding businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of Wakefield Council’s business support schemes through the credit crunch.

(11/8/2009) Fighting fraud and protecting the public purse
Council teams are saving thousands of pounds by fighting fraud to protect the public purse during the tough economic climate.

(10/8/2009) Electoral registration forms – coming soon
Wakefield is getting prepared for forthcoming elections already and the Council is working hard to make sure that all eligible residents can have their say on voting day.

(10/8/2009) Celebrating books...and changing lives
Wakefield libraries are holding events and book sales in a bid to raise money to help send new books to sub-Saharan Africa.

(10/8/2009) Reducing carbon emissions and saving money with our buildings
Wakefield Council’s buildings will be much more energy and cost efficient in the coming months thanks to a new project.

(6/8/2009) Flagship mortgage help scheme to be extended
The Council is being given the lead on running a £2m mortgage scheme designed to help West Yorkshire people struggling to meet payments.

(5/8/2009) Funding for Pontefract transport scheme
Wakefield Council will receive more than £1m for transport projects to support extra new housing that is being built in the area

(4/8/2009) Help for the district’s businesses
Wakefield Council is offering more help to businesses during the recession and helping them lighten the load of their business rates.

(4/8/2009) Planned new order set to improve city centre litter levels
New controls to further improve litter levels in Wakefield city centre are set to be introduced.

(30/7/2009) Council to publish expenses and payments online
Wakefield Council is breaking new ground in public transparency by approving the regular publication of expenses and payments online

(30/7/2009) Council and Asda team up for water-filled fun
Wakefield Council and ASDA are making waves after teaming up to provide free watersports sessions during the summer holidays

(29/7/2009) Council welcomes new director for communities
Wakefield Council is welcoming a major new appointment to its corporate management team

(29/7/2009) Celebrate Yorkshire day in Wakefield
Join in with Yorkshire Day celebrations on Saturday, August 1 at Wakefield Council's Tourist Information Centre

(28/7/2009) First adizone outside of London unveiled
BMX Olympian Shanaze Reade gave Wakefield its very own taste of London 2012, as she unveiled the adiZone – a giant multi-sport outdoor gym which aims to inspire the local community to get involved in sport

(28/7/2009) This summer escape to your local library for some inspiration.
Wakefield Council libraries are celebrating a summer of Reading Escapes as part of their Reading for Life activities.

(28/7/2009) Focus on photography for young offenders
A new art project involving young offenders from Wakefield is taking place this summer, ending with a public exhibition from 8 August at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

(24/7/2009) Top band’s Yorkshire Day visit to South Elmsall
The traditional Yorkshire former mining village of South Elmsall will be celebrating Yorkshire Day in style on Saturday August 1.

(24/7/2009) Bid to prevent youth crime this summer.
Wakefield Council is to receive a grant of £20,000, which will be spent on summer holiday activities for young people at risk of committing crime.

(24/7/2009) Generation skills exchange coming to Wakefield
Wakefield Council and its partners have again beaten off tough competition to become part of another national programme – this time to pilot “intergenerational” volunteering to bring young and older people together.

(23/7/2009) Summer provisions made to keep the city’s youth entertained
Young people will be kept entertained over the summer holidays with a range of sports events across the district.

(23/7/2009) BMX Olympian to open Wakefield’s outdoor gym
Wakefield’s new state-of-the-art outdoor gym will open this month as part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Open Weekend event.

(22/7/2009) Green Flag Awards success for Wakefield’s parks
Two of Wakefield Council’s parks have been named among the best in Britain and will receive the prestigious Green Flag Award this week.

(20/7/2009) The grass is greener for newly completed Frickley Country Park
Major regeneration work to breathe new life into the former Frickley colliery area has now been completed

(17/7/2009) Wakefield pupils buck the national trend for school meals
Wakefield primary and secondary schools are way above the national average for the uptake of school meals, in figures revealed by the School Food Trust.

(17/7/2009) Wakefield welcomes first German Christmas market
Wakefield is gearing up for German festive flavour with a new Christmas market this winter.

(16/7/2009) Council continues support for district rugby league clubs
Wakefield Council is transferring land to support the development of new community stadiums in the district.

(16/7/2009) Council bids to boost jobs in district
Wakefield Council is bidding for Government funding to bring more than 600 new job opportunities to help beat the recession and contribute toward helping 1,000 young people find work in the district.

(16/7/2009) Quest seekers: The 2009 Summer Reading Challenge launches in libraries across Wakefield
Wakefield is launching the Summer Reading Challenge this month to encourage children to read.

(16/7/2009) Find out about affordable warmth in Wakefield and Hemsworth
Residents in Wakefield and Hemsworth can find out how to stay warm and save money at two events later this month.

(16/7/2009) Road closure while Emerald Ring works continue
Work on the next stage of Wakefield’s ring road – the Emerald Ring – starts on Monday when Back Lane will be closed temporarily.

(16/7/2009) Making time for play in Wakefield
Wakefield is making time for play in August when Thornes Park becomes the place to celebrate National Playday.

(15/7/2009) Additional funding success means go ahead for extension to Bull Ring improvements
The next stage of the Bull Ring refurbishment is all set to go ahead now Wakefield Council has secured extra funding.

(14/7/2009) Follow the Fryston Country Trail
A significant natural landmark in the north east of the district is now open to the local community and visitors to Castleford.

(14/7/2009) Council school visit to support recycling ambassadors
When it comes to recycling, Wakefield Council has shown how one person can make a big difference.

(14/7/2009) Wakefield Wednesday Farmers’ Market
A new monthly Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays is to be launched in Wakefield next week.

(14/7/2009) Students to drive home anti-crime message
Young people are being involved in an innovative project in the Wakefield district to highlight the impact crime can have on everyone’s lives

(13/7/2009) Council and its partners win cash boost to help people with dementia
Wakefield Council and its partners in the health and voluntary sectors have beaten off strong national competition to win national funding to support people with dementia and their carers

(9/7/2009) Public invited to Growing for the Future’s big launch and picnic
Local residents are being invited to pack a picnic and come along to the launch of the Growing for the Future project at Thornes Park nursery on Sunday 19 July between 12noon and 2pm.

(9/7/2009) Council leads road improvements for Trinity Walk area
Work to improve part of Marsh Way, near the Trinity Walk development, are being driven forward by Wakefield Council.

(9/7/2009) Consultation to start on new road scheme
A full public consultation will be launched later this month to get people’s views on a proposed new road scheme for north Wakefield.

(8/7/2009) Takeaways told to clean up
Five takeaways in Wakefield have been told to clean up their act and face fines of £2,500 if they do not keep the area outside their premises litter-free.

(8/7/2009) Save the Date – festival of culture comes to Wakefield
Wakefield district is looking forward to a festival of culture this July as we celebrate the Save the Date event ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.

(7/7/2009) Olympic legends sprinting towards Wakefield district
Sport stars of the future are under starter’s orders to meet two Olympic legends when they visit Wakefield district this month.

(7/7/2009) French flair adds to Council library service
Wakefield Council libraries have been taking part in a cross-channel exchange by playing host to a French literature student.

(6/7/2009) Horbury School to host official opening
A major scheme to create a new high school in Horbury will culminate in the official opening of the centre this month.

(6/7/2009) Mayor to lead walk in memory of Adam Watene fund
The Mayor of Wakefield will be leading a walk from Castleford Tigers' stadium to Wakefield Wildcats’ in memory of Adam Watene.

(2/7/2009) Council brings history to life for schools
History will be brought to life as this month as Wakefield Council teams up with the Leeds Royal Armouries.

(2/7/2009) Emergency planning team on the road
Wakefield Council’s emergency planning team will be joint-hosting a stand at the Great Yorkshire Show from July 14-16.

(1/7/2009) Council sets example in travelling to work
Wakefield Council is challenging its employees to think more about how they travel to work.

(1/7/2009) Safer Schools events
Pupils in Wakefield district will attend a number of interactive lessons in avoiding crime including arson, drugs and road safety.

(30/6/2009) New season of Wakefield in Bloom
Wakefield Council has been brightening up the city’s streets once again with the Wakefield in Bloom (WiB) initiative.

(30/6/2009) Flood funding success
More money is set to be invested in flood defences by Wakefield Council after it secured a grant.

(26/6/2009) Time travel through the ages in Ossett
Visitors to Ossett are being invited to take a fun-filled step back in time on July 4.

(26/6/2009) Tasty Tales and Yummy Yarns for the Pontefract Liquorice Festival
Pontefract Town Hall will be hosting a super sweet day of drama and performance as part of this year’s Liquorice Festival on Sunday 12 July.

(25/6/2009) Funding boost for care leavers in district
Wakefield district has been given a funding boost of around £1.5m to support young care leavers

(24/6/2009) Major new investment in gyms in Wakefield
Half a million pounds is being invested by Wakefield Council in new gym equipment and sports centre refurbishments.

(24/6/2009) Doubles team promotes tennis at Wimble Day
An ace new scheme has been served up to promote tennis in Wakefield district

(23/6/2009) Growing for the Future
Thornes Park nursery has been given a new lease of life thanks to a flagship social enterprise project to provide work and valuable training for people with learning difficulties

(22/6/2009) Go green at free exciting event
Making a difference on climate change and going green are hot topics at the next Wakefield Council Green Living Day.

(22/6/2009) Council leader accepts new role
Wakefield Council’s leader has accepted a new role after being invited to join Wakefield Cathedral’s Council.

(19/6/2009) Get set for sport with the first outdoor gym
State of the art London 2012 outdoor gym heads straight to Wakefield.

(18/6/2009) Council confident of Icelandic investment return
Wakefield Council is confident that it will get around 90% of the money invested in the collapsed Icelandic banks back.

(18/6/2009) Consultation starts on road improvements near Middlestown
Consultations will begin this week to discuss proposed road safety improvements in the Middlestown area.

(17/6/2009) Book launch for Castleford regeneration project
A new book written by a local author which captures the Castleford regeneration project is set to be launched this week.

(17/6/2009) New signs installed to support business
New signs to promote and advertise businesses in the city centre have been installed by Wakefield Council.

(16/6/2009) Our streets are cleaner than ever
Wakefield’s streets and public places are cleaner than ever thanks to new ways of working by Wakefield Council’s environment team.

(10/6/2009) Wakefield is on its way to reaching government recycling rates – one year early
The Council has been improving how much waste it recycles year on year and with the new weekly collections put in place faster than originally planned it has already reached a rate of 35% - putting Wakefield among the best recyclers in the region.

(10/6/2009) Affordable warmth in Wakefield and Hemsworth
Wakefield Council has launched a new project in the fight against fuel poverty in Hemsworth and Wakefield East.

(10/6/2009) Flying the flag for armed forces
A special flag will be raised at town hall as Wakefield Council shows its support for the British armed forces.

(9/6/2009) Dragons getting fired-up for Wakefield Speaks
Local business experts including The Apprentice star Claire Young will be lining up as part of the next Wakefield Speaks events.

(9/6/2009) Council to consider schools reports
The Council’s cabinet is set to discuss a series of reports next week which tackle the surplus places in the district’s schools.

(3/6/2009) Wakefield Council helps deliver more affordable homes than ever
Wakefield Council is helping to create more affordable housing than ever before

(29/5/2009) New artwork for Castleford to go on display
Four artists are to display innovative ideas for a new piece of artwork for Henry Moore Square in Castleford to complete the community regeneration programme which made up the Castleford Project.

(27/5/2009) Fund raising opportunity for charities
Charities and voluntary organisations are being invited to raise money for their causes at a new monthly market.

(27/5/2009) School girl’s picture to encourage safe driving
The Drivers’ Voluntary Code of Conduct is being promoted by a flyer designed by school girl Amy Gibson.

(26/5/2009) Sweet summer fun
The 14th annual Liquorice Festival will take place in Pontefract this summer with something for everyone.

(22/5/2009) Half-term fun at Clarke Hall
Wakefield Council’s Clarke Hall is hosting a free special event on May 31 as part of its events for spring half-term

(21/5/2009) Fund raising opportunity for charities
Charities and voluntary organisations are being invited to raise money for their causes at a new monthly market

(20/5/2009) Wakefield celebrates National Family Week
Wakefield Council is celebrating the first ever National Family Week with more than 100 events including free family swimming for the whole week.

(20/5/2009) New community initiatives to be launched
A range of new eye-opening publications are being launched this month to help make Wakefield communities even safer and stronger.

(20/5/2009) Westgate roadworks
Roadworks will temporarily change Westgate from dual to single carriageway during off-peak times next week.

(20/5/2009) Castleford bridge grabs third top award
Castleford bridge has made it a hat-trick of awards after scooping another top accolade.

(18/5/2009) Scare away dragons this Spring Bank holiday
Wakefield is hosting lots of fun filled workshops for the whole family this Spring Bank holiday.

(14/5/2009) Wakefield's Mayor-making event
The Annual Meeting and Mayor-Making ceremony of Wakefield Council takes place in County Hall, Wakefield, on Thursday, May 21.

(13/5/2009) Partnership approach to clear old building
A partnership between the Council and a local landowner has seen a derelict building demolished in a key regeneration area.

(13/5/2009) Visitor numbers increase at Wakefield museums
Pontefract Museum has recently seen its largest visitor numbers since opening in 1978, with a 21% increase in visitor numbers from the previous year.

(13/5/2009) Cash boost for Pontefract’s historic market place
Pontefract is celebrating a cash boost to develop its historic buildings and ginnels.

(8/5/2009) Working with children
Wakefield is looking at ways to improve the quality and efficiency of the children’s workforce – those who work or volunteer with children, young people and families – at a conference today (Friday 8 May 2009).

(8/5/2009) Wakefield libraries celebrate National Family Week
Libraries have something for all the family to enjoy together as part of National Family Week (25th - 31st May 2009).

(8/5/2009) Temporary traffic changes in the Bull Ring, Wakefield
Right turn manoeuvres from Northgate onto the Bull Ring, in Wakefield city centre, are to be temporarily banned from May 25 until July 19.

(7/5/2009) Biggest online collection of Wakefield pictures in the world!
Wakefield Council’s museums service has now added 1,000 more historic photographs to its online collection, making it the biggest online photographic collection of the Wakefield district in the world.

(7/5/2009) A national stage for Wakefield
A national conference is being held in Wakefield next week with guest speakers from Wakefield Council focusing on the district’s regeneration.

(6/5/2009) Council to launch Fostering Fortnight
Fostering Fortnight is on the way to promote and celebrate foster care.

(5/5/2009) Westgate to reopen to traffic at weekends
From Friday, May 8 the experimental traffic order which bans cars from using Westgate between 9pm and 5am on Friday and Saturday evenings will be lifted – meaning vehicles will again have access.

(5/5/2009) Meadow scheme for Gordon Place
A successful Wakefield Council scheme to help children learn about the environment as well as improve the local area is being extended.

(5/5/2009) What the European elections mean for Wakefield
The next round of European elections will be held on 4 June and Wakefield Council is encouraging everyone to make sure they have their say.

(1/5/2009) Lunchtime supervisors take pride in their work
Mollie Bromby and Shirley Lewis, Lunchtime Supervisors at Lee Brigg Infant School, have been crowned winners by citizens of Wakefield at the Council’s Pride Awards Ceremony held on Friday 24 April.

(1/5/2009) Work to begin on flagship Wakefield Council school
Work is about to get under way on a 21st century flagship primary school for the district.

(30/4/2009) Wakefield Council statement on swine flu
Joanne Roney, Chief Executive for Wakefield Council, said: "We have a Wakefield district multi-agency pandemic influenza plan for which NHS Wakefield District is the lead organisation, and we are working in conjunction with them. The plan is in place and being reassessed in the light of the developing situation

(28/4/2009) South Elmsall residents invited to regeneration event
A public exhibition of plans and the latest news on the redevelopment of the Westfield Lane area of South Elmsall are to be shown on May 7

(27/4/2009) Grass cutting springs into action
Wakefield Council's first dedicated grass cutting crews and prestige gardeners have been launched to deal with over 600 acres of grass during the spring and summer.

(27/4/2009) Council libraries helping citizens beat the crunch
Wakefield Council’s libraries are offering people a range of money saving schemes

(27/4/2009) Make sure you have a voice in Europe
Voters are being urged to apply for a postal vote if they think they won’t be able to visit a polling station for the European elections on 4 June.

(27/4/2009) Seat Belt On campaign launch
A new campaign to urge people to wear seat belts is being launched by Wakefield Council next week.

(27/4/2009) Wakefield Council is helping people find jobs, develop their skills and get experience through an Access to Employment programme.
Wakefield Council is helping people find jobs, develop their skills and get experience through an Access to Employment programme.

(24/4/2009) A night to remember
Sandal Castle, Wakefield Museum and Clarke Hall are all offering the rare opportunity to visit them in the evening and enjoy what they have to offer during the annual Museums at Night event in May.

(24/4/2009) Nottingham declaration to be signed by Chief Executive
Wakefield Council is set to reaffirm its commitment to reducing carbon emissions when the Chief Executive signs the Nottingham Declaration next week.

(24/4/2009) Mosaic exhibition shaping up nicely
Pontefract history, especially liquorice, will be the theme of a new craft exhibition that's sure to pull in the crowds at Pontefract Museum over the summer.

(23/4/2009) County Hall demolition marks milestone in Merchant Gate development
Roads around County Hall in Wakefield are to be temporarily closed over the May Day bank holiday weekend to allow the safe demolition of the concrete annex to the Council's County Hall.

(21/4/2009) Wakefield council on course in tackling youth homelessness
Wakefield Council has today agreed to look at developing three new projects to provide services for homeless young people, and people with learning disabilities.

(21/4/2009) Wakefield Council gets safety message across to junior rangers
Pupils from eight schools in the Wakefield district are being taught how to stay safe at special sessions where they will train as Safety Rangers at Pontefract Fire Station.

(20/4/2009) New legal service for Wakefield residents
Wakefield Council and the Legal Services Commission (LSC) will commission a new legal advice service for the citizens of Wakefield.

(14/4/2009) Temporary diversion route for Bull Ring's regeneration
Traffic will be temporarily diverted when a section of Westmorland Street is made one way closed for three months while the Bull Ring refurbishment scheme continues.

(9/4/2009) GO Wakefield!
Wakefield Council received a Get On (GO) Local Government Award at an awards presentation last month

(8/4/2009) Thousands enjoying free swim with Wakefield Council scheme
Thousands of people have been making a splash after Wakefield Council launched its Swim 4 Free scheme

(6/4/2009) Eco-friendly system for new combined sports pavilion
A state-of-the-art eco-friendly system has been installed as work begins on the new Wakefield Council-funded multi-use sports pavilion in the city

(3/4/2009) Plans for extra evening at youth centre
Plans are being developed to open Crofton Young People's Centre on a Friday evening to provide young people in the area a safe and constructive place to meet.

(2/4/2009) Castleford footbridge is on a winning streak
Two of the district's waterfront regeneration projects were recognised at the national Waterways Renaissance Awards this week - the Castleford Bridge and Wakefield Waterfront.

(2/4/2009) Meadow scheme for Hemsworth's West End
Green-fingered youngsters will be learning about the environment as part of Wakefield Council's scheme to improve areas of the West End estate.

(2/4/2009) The toys are back in town
Toy Stories and Bringing up Baby exhibitions Wakefield Museum From 4 April 2009

(1/4/2009) Plans put forward to rebuild school after fire
Plans to replace school buildings at Carleton Community High School after it was devastated by fire last year look set to be given approval.

(1/4/2009) Future of school set to be decided
Wakefield Council's cabinet is set to meet this month to discuss the future of Standbridge Primary School.

(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.