Access to information

Find out more about how Wakefield Council is run, the data we hold and how you can access it.

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  • Data protection

    Information on Data protection, right to erasure, subject access request. The processing of Personal Data is essential to many of the services and functions carried out by local authorities.
  • Freedom of information

    The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives the public the right to request to see or be provided with a copy of information that is held by a public body.
  • Overview and scrutiny

    Overview and scrutiny looks at a diverse range of issues every year, including consideration of how specific services are performing, including, Adult services, Children and young people's services, climate change, find out how to get involved.
  • Re-using our information

    For information where the copyright is owned by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council and details of the conditions on re-use can be found on the terms and conditions.
  • Stats facts and maps

    Wakefield's facts and figures​​. The report includes information about: Population. Employment and skills. Housing and infrastructure.
  • Ward profiles

    Read statistical profiles for each Ward created using data from the Census

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