Wakefield MDC - Latest Newshttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/Latest news stories from Wakefield Council© Wakefield Metropolitan District Council 2012, http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/Termsen-gbinternet@wakefield.gov.ukinternet@wakefield.gov.ukhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssWMDC RSS Generator v3.3Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:31:52 GMTThu, 02 Feb 2012 13:31:52 GMTNational Apprenticeship Weekhttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/PR3311.htmWakefield Council is dedicated to raising the skill level across our district and one of the key ways it does this is by providing apprenticeships.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:31:52 GMT{DD0DE039-44CA-4A88-B589-BB913EC4ED66}Two special guests join the Food, Drink and Rhubarb Festivalhttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/PR3310.htmNot 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.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:31:52 GMT{AEC154F0-9956-4DE2-AFCD-B246EDB27662}Working to improve roads across the districthttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/PR3309.htmWork is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:49 GMT{C8A60459-CFF9-49B0-A32D-7E8310C6FDFB}Local candidates line up for UK Youth Parliament 2012-13http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/pr3308.htmPupils 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.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:31:50 GMT{5E65BCD3-15B8-4108-9CAA-06BB435BCF3C}Wakefield schools achieve well in national GCSE league tableshttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/pr3307.htmThe publication of official GCSE results today confirms Wakefield schools achieved their best-ever GCSE results in 2011.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:31:54 GMT{25C51A9D-71A8-4403-B36F-3FEAE92C1CF1}Balne Lane Library closes to prepare for big movehttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/PR3304.htmWakefield 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.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:31:50 GMT{71193933-9F9C-4DCC-BC81-331C38EA4076}Sit down, relax and share a story during National Storytelling Weekhttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/PR3300.htmNational Storytelling Week runs January 28 – February 4 2012 and emphasises the importance of reading with children.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:31:58 GMT{42593A21-7385-45EA-A682-145574FCDEFD}Working to improve roads across the districthttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/PR3301.htmWork is being carried out on the local highways network as the Council continues to improve roads and invest in the future of the district.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:32:18 GMT{FC2886FC-9A64-4CE9-99ED-D52654E8568A}Cabinet to consider investment proposals for district’s crematoriahttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/PR3302.htmBereaved 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.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:32:29 GMT{3345E3B1-3761-49E2-ABBB-E463E9E220FC}Council asks for help to trace polluterhttp://www.wakefield.gov.uk/News/PressReleases/news/PR3303.htmWakefield Council are working with the Environment Agency to help trace a flow of oil into a stream in Ossett.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:32:29 GMT{93CB22B1-A3ED-4779-B5A0-A88E9F516715}