Wakefield Council
Council services
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About our website
Explore the rules and regulations of our website. From Wakefield Council privacy notices to our terms and conditions. -
About Wakefield Council
Information about how the council is run, our budgets, policies, consultations, and how to access information about Wakefield Council. -
Adult social care
Find out more about adult social care in the Wakefield district and how we can help you or someone you care for live more independently. -
Anti-social behaviour
Learn how we can tackle anti-social behaviour in the Wakefield district. Report problems with noise, littering, fly-tipping and more. -
Bins, recycling and environmental health
Get bin collection dates, report a missed or damaged bin, find a recycling centre and arrange a bulky or medical waste collection. -
Births, marriages and deaths
Find out how to register a birth or death, arrange a marriage or citizenship ceremony and view ceremony venues. -
Business
Get information on licensing and business rates, find out what support is available to you and your business, hire local event spaces. -
Children, young people and families
Find information on Safeguarding, fostering and adoption services, support and information for families. -
Council tax
Information about Council Tax bands and charges, let us know if you are moving home, get support if you are struggling, see discounts and exemptions. -
Cost of living support
Learn more about the cost of living advice and support services Wakefield Council has to offer, such as job, housing, energy, and more. -
Culture and heritage
Find out about culture and heritage in Wakefield district, including information about our Culture Grants, public art and heritage frameworks, Creative Wakefield, and Our Year – Wakefield District 2024. -
Elections
Learn more about the different types of elections, this year's election results, how to vote, and more. -
Environment and climate change
Learn about Wakefield Council's carbon neutral pledge, our progress, how you can reduce carbon emissions and how you can keep up with climate news. -
Health and advice
Find out about what Wakefield Council is doing to improve public health in the district, from help and support with your mental health, COVID-19 recovery to children and adult health. -
Housing
Learn more about Wakefield Council housing service and what we offer, from applying for a house to local welfare provision and energy-saving tips and support. -
Jobs and training
Find out what jobs and training opportunities Wakefield Council and its partners have to offer. -
Libraries and local history
Learn more about the libraries available in the Wakefield District and the services they have to offer. -
Markets
From food to fashion, homeware and jewellery, our local markets have an incredible range of goodies to keep shopping bags bulging. -
Museums and castles
Learn more about the various museums and historical castles in the Wakefield District. -
Our people and communities
Details on local communities, partnerships, local grants and support, see what we do to help keep communities safe and fight hate crime. -
Parks, countryside and outdoor spaces
Find out more about the various parks, countryside, and outdoor spaces available in the Wakefield District. -
Planning
These pages provide information about Wakefield’s Planning and Building Control services -
Regeneration
Wakefield Council is committed to creating a brighter future for all, by regenerating our city and towns into even more vibrant places to live. -
Roads and travel
Find out more information and advice on roads, maintaining landscapes, and navigating around Wakefield, planned and emergency roadworks in Wakefield. -
Schools and education
Learn more about the schools and education services in the Wakefield District, view term dates, student transport, extra support, and more. -
Sport and leisure
Find out more about the leisure centres in Wakefield, our Aspire programmes, health initiatives, and more. -
Wakefield events
Find out what's on, details on upcoming events in and around Wakefield. -
Contact Wakefield Council
Through our social media channels Facebook and Twitter, online using My Account or call us on 0345 8 506 506.
Latest from Wakefield Council
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The Regeneration Show - Series 2: This year we’re going on tour
Join us as we travel around the district talking to residents and businesses about the future of our city and towns. -
Start a role in adult social care
Join adult social care and make a difference every day. There are lots of different roles available including care assistants, support workers and domestic assistants to name a few. -
Climate Change Action Plan
Find out about our net zero targets, what we're doing to reduce carbon emissions and get help with living a greener lifestyle. -
Culture across the district
Wakefield has a great range of free cultural places for you to visit, including museums, castles and libraries, as well as themed events throughout the year. -
Get help with the cost of living
Learn more about the cost of living and the support services Wakefield Council have to offer. -
Fostering
We have children and young people in the Wakefield district now, looking for a home like yours. Discover the rewards of fostering with Wakefield.