Newsroom Archive

Local businesses say the continuing indecision over Brexit is having a negative impact on them.

​Wakefield Council is to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 Oct).

Two new schemes are launched to help residents stay warm and save money this winter.

Wakefield district Local Plan is being finalised for publication in early 2020.

Changes would see calculations based on a simpler income banded scheme.

Funds raised through the Community Infrastructure Levy invested into communities.

Cabinet are being asked to extend the offer of a book gifting scheme for babies.

Work is moving apace on the district’s new flagship leisure centre being built in Pontefract Park.

A £40,000 refurbishment leads to installation of new equipment, signs and fencing.

More than 150 people attended the launch of the new Learning Academy for Children's Services.

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Council has been allocated a minimum of £1.1million to revive historic buildings.

Wakefield residents urged to take recycling into their own hands this Recycling Week.

A chronic beggar has been jailed for eight weeks and slapped with three-year ban.

The next elections are scheduled for Thursday, 7 May 2020 so make sure you can vote.

Young visitors will soon be able to have even more fun when a new £70,000 play area opens.

​Wakefield Council have been invited to secure a proportion of a £3.6billion funding pot.

​Unemployed residents will now have greater opportunity to move towards employment.

Children in Gawthorpe are enjoying new outdoor adventures thanks to a £50,000 investment.

Festival of the Moon has been one of the city's most popular events, with over 31,000 visitors.

​A new family friendly exhibition is coming to Pontefract Library on Tuesday 17 September.

​Cllr Peter Box says the plans fall significantly short of what is needed.

Suicide is the biggest killer of people under 35 and the biggest killer of men under 50.

Residents are being invited to attend and take part in Wakefield Council’s next Cabinet on Tour event.

​Wakefield's Festival of the Moon has now welcomed more than 25,000 visitors.

Senior councillors are to discuss a plan to raise payments to foster carers in recognition of the highly skilled care they give to children and young people in the district.

A £1m scheme to improve Pontefract town centre to benefit residents, businesses and visitors is to be considered by councillors.

Plans to invest £850,000 to upgrade Featherstone Sports Centre are to be discussed by senior Wakefield councillors next week.

Wakefield Council wants to support employers to create more apprenticeships.

The new Housing Plan aims to improve local housing over the next three years.

Around 770,000 people in West Yorkshire are already on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

The former Market Hall has been transformed for two-weeks of celebrations.

Around 3,500 young people across the Wakefield district sat GCSE exams earlier this year.

Residents in the Wakefield district will soon be receiving letters to make sure that they are registered to vote.

Residents invited to meeting and to put their questions about local issues to senior counciillors.

Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on the district's high streets.

Yorkshire appears as never seen before in dramatic, newly revealed photography.

​Young people across the district are receiving their A Level results today (15 August).

More children than ever before have taken part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge.

Bin lorries are fitted with CCTV from today to safeguard the public and staff from cars overtaking on pavements.

The results of the survey will go towards preparing a management plan for the park.

​A move to replace outdated and expensive coal and electric heating is being considered.

Visitors to Pontefract Castle can enjoy new and improved café facilities from next week.

Programme for young people considered for a national award.

Wakefield Council will fly the rainbow flag at the Town Hall on Wakefield Pride Day 2019.

Today - Yorkshire Day - Historic England announces that Pontefract Castle is being removed from the risk register.

​Wakefield Council has launched a fun-packed summer planner full of activities for all the family.

It will be closed from 6pm Thursday 1 August 2019 to 6am Friday 2 August 2019. An alternative exit will be available.

Experiences have been shared with Knaresborough castle officials who are starting their restoration journey.

Get those buckets and spades at the ready - the seaside is coming to Wakefield and Castleford this summer.

Wakefield Council is inviting residents and businesses to join a litter pick with a difference.

A planning application has been submitted for the building of 161 residential units in Altofts.

As many as 275million children worldwide are exposed to domestic abuse in the home.

More artists sign-up for Wakefield's Festival of the Moon two weeks of celebrations.

Early Help will provide families across the district with an easier way to acces support.

Peter Dwyer CBE stated that progress is 'at least in line and potentially in advance of others'.

The cinema will be opening in The Ridings Centre on Friday 16 August.

Campaign to raise awareness of training, skills and other support to help residents.

If approved, the new pedestrian zone from Drury Lane to Wood Street will be open by year-end.

An initiative that helps migrants to settle into Wakefield and become part of the local community has supported more than 1,000 people in its first year.

Visitors to Anglers Country Park can enjoy new and improved café facilities from Tuesday

One of the most significant successes was the £20million Leisure and Wellbeing Hub.

Wakefield Council is participating in a pilot scheme to help recover unpaid Council Tax.

Members of the public can sign-up to be part of an upcoming archaeological excavation at Pontefract Castle.

Step-Up will be held at Kellingley Social Club, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

The multi-million-pound work to transform the visitor experience at the castle comes to an end.

“One giant leap for Wakefield” as 2 weeks of lunar-inspired events are announced, including space-themed guests.

Council campaign to help protect district's children from the effects of smoking.

A man has been jailed for 21 days for breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CB0) at a Wakefield hospital.

Young people and parents warned of risks of swimming in deep water.

Special masonry work continues to prevent climbing and damage to the monument.

An exhibition exploring death in Ancient Egypt has officially opened in Wakefield.

The company is hiring more staff to fulfil increased exports demand.

The companies reported a combined gross turnover of £3.9 billion in the last financial year.

A free event on how to make money go further during the summer is being held on 25 July.

Service which provides support to adults with additional needs is praised as 'outstanding'.

Cabinet endorses the first annual review of the Wakefield District Economic Strategy.

Community groups are to be routinely consulted for local policies.

Council moves a step closer to recieving a proportion of a £675million government fund.

Council sixth best for helping children with physical and mental health needs.

Plans to spend an additional £3.3million on local transport schemes to be considered.

​Senior councillors are to discuss a £6 million plan in and around Newton Bar.

A proposal to fine homeowners up to £400 is to be discussed by Cabinet.

More foster carers to being urged to come forward to help change a young child’s future.

If approved by Cabinet, a 160-space car park is to be built for the Outwood Rail Station.

Residents can sign the campaign petition which is located at the Council in Wakefield.

The group discussed what's next for Wakefield and the need to be proactive in changing times.

Cllr Peter Box says that climate change is upon us and requires immediate action.

Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit students now have improved access to qualifications.

Thornes Park tennis courts will re-open on Saturday after a £160,000 refurbishment.

​Armed Forces Day celebrations are shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before.

Wakefield Council has served a Breach of Condition Notice on Redrow Homes Limited.

180 businesses receive £1.4million start-up capital from a government-backed scheme.

Product Safety 2019 award goes to the Council and Morrisons supermarket

The People's Panel will help the Council to shape services and develop ideas.

Cllr Lynn Masterman is named as part of the UK-wide Historic England's network.

A new one-stop service linking residents to local jobs and training is being launched.

Council reports good success in the first year and sets out activities for the coming year.

The state-of-the-art Leisure and Wellbeing Hub is expected to open in autumn next year.

​A campaign has been launched to encourage people to help reduce food waste.

Attendees heard first-hand accounts of youth homelessness from two young people.

​Safeguarding really is 'Everyone's Business' - that's the message of this year's event.

Cast in bronze, 'Receiver' 2019 will be on display in front of County Hall until 29 September 2019.

A High Street Task Force made up of key local stakeholders will meet for the first time.

Wakefield Council is supporting Clean Air Day through an event in the library at Wakefield One.

Pontefract has been crowned Best Dressed Town during the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire.

The new warehouse is expected to create another 130 new jobs iin the district.

The event, which celebrates the sweet treat, is now in its 24th year and is fun for all the family.

Tips and advice to help students who are finding exams prep tough are just a click away.

Support services are being highlighted during National Carers Week (10 - 16 June).

Residents have been given the chance to gain formal qualifications.

It features cutting edge developments to help local business grow.

​Wakefield Council celebrated volunteers who have delivered Health Walks in the last 20 years.

Senior councillors are being asked to approve a package of measures to support the final stage of the Wakefield Waterfront Project.

Wakefield Council has begun activities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Funding is being offered to artists and creatives to produce original works for a major exhibition in the summer.

Two companies record strong performance in attracting foreign direct investment in 2018.

Projected images of flowers and space ships suppport interaction between people with dementia and their carers.

A three-year plan to deliver high quality housing for residents and new standards is to be discussed.

Yorkshire-based artist Dawn Woolley has designed the new wrap for the watermill next to the river Calder.

Tell us your views on the condition of roads, foot and cycle paths among other things.

An entire week of pyjama parties for children aged five and under is being held at Council libraries.

Improvements planned for town centre and for cyclists and pedestrians.

Civil War inspired activities at Pontefract Castle on Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2.

Ahead of his time: Charles Waterton's issued 160-year-old environmental warnings.

The app is free and fun. Take the '500 miles challenge'. Track your steps against others.

Cllr Charles Keith has been appointed as the Mayor of Wakefield.

Wakefield Council has pledged to become a Carbon Neutral organisation by 2030.

Wakefield Council is supporting this year's Foster Care Fortnight (13-26 May).

​Wakefield Council has recently implemented a £57,000 project to improve part of the precinct.

Over 120 young people took part in an event in Wakefield to talk about issues facing them.

The Council is calling on the public for information about those responsible for the damage.

People are being urged to share their positive experiences of mental health - on a postcard.

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Wakefield Council's controlling Labour Group has again elected Cllr Peter Box CBE as Leader.

​A programme of fun activities is planned to celebrate Love Your Local Market fortnight.

The agreement aims to boost economic, educational and cultural ties between the two.

As many as 463 volunteers collected over four tonnes of rubbish in just 19 days.

Castleford's Roman heritage is being celebrated on Saturday 1 June.

The event is happening on Saturday 11 May from 10.30am to 3pm at Unity Hall.

​Wakefield Council remains in overall Labour control following the 2019 local council elections.

Young people are to share issues of concern to them to inform Wakefield Council's Children & Young People's Plan.

Spectators along the TdY Pontefract route on Friday will have a special treat in store.

Wakefield Council is thanking hundreds of residents for supporting a 'clean up'.

The exhibition unveils the extraordinary story behind one of man's greatest achievements.

Thornes Park Athletics Stadium will host the count for the local Council elections.

Leaders pledge to ensure that every child has a happy and fulfilled childhood.

Wakefield Council is getting ready to welcome the Tour de Yorkshire back to the district next week.

​An exhibition exploring eighteenth century satire will open at Pontefract Museum on Saturday 11 May.

Visitors can now go on a time-travelling journey to explore parts of the site last seen 370 years ago.

Almost 4,000 children will be starting Primary School this September and all of them have been allocated a place.

A man who advertised an illegal waste disposal service on Facebook has been ordered to pay £1,547 in total.

Four local companies with turnovers from £146m to £328m among Yorkshire’s top 50 manufacturers in 2019.

The first stage of the renovation project has upgraded the bridges, walkways, steps to the Keep and Keep platform.

​Wakefield Council is all set to welcome the Tour de Yorkshire back to the district - as timings have now been revealed.

Wakefield Council is inviting residents to help clean up the district, during the ‘Great British Spring Clean’.

The owner of a smallholding on Green Belt land at Kirkgate Lane, Felkirk has been ordered to pay £588 in total.

Wakefield residents have responded generously to a new baby and toddler clothing scheme to help other families in the district.

Knottingley residents can get advice and information on topics such as employment, skills, benefits and budgeting.

Bill Grimsey will speak with councillors and local businesses about how to recreate the high street for the 21st-century.

​Children's homes, managed by Wakefield Council, have been awarded the top rating of 'outstanding' by Ofsted.

Councillors are to be asked to approve a new Technology Strategy to improve services for residents and businesses.

At a meeting of Cabinet next week councillors will be asked to approve the setting up of a drug and alcohol prevention service.

The price freeze includes all Aspire Health memberships, all pay and play activity, clubs, and swimming lessons.

Wakefield Council would like to invite residents to come and view the plans for the revitalisation of the town.

An exhibition to celebrate more than 120 years of rugby league is coming to Castleford Museum.

Polling cards have started to be delivered to households this week in preparation for the local elections in May.

Wakefield Council expresses deepest sympathy to the families and friends of those killed in the today's attacks.

The Council has been working with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce to support businesses for life after the EU.

Road users and pedestrians across the district will have access to improved roads and footpaths.

The £3.15million loan is to enable the club to buy the freehold of the stadium at Belle Vue and surrounding areas.

Wakefield Museum will host the Gateway to Eternity exhibition where visitors will be able to discover Egyptian death rituals.

The £6million link road will help to improve commuting times and create new houses, jobs and business opportunities.

Wakefield Council has launched its new campaign to tackle the costly problem of litter across the District.

The local community are invited to have their say about what activities they would like to see available at The Hut.

Following unannounced visits by Care and Quality Commission inspectors two care homes, managed by Wakefield Council, have been awarded a rating of ‘good’.

Work has begun to build the largest leisure hub of its kind in the Wakefield district.

We are urging members of the LGBT+ community, who can provide a child with a loving home, to apply to foster.

Conservation specialist Stone Edge North East Ltd will carry out the second phase of conservation at Sandal Castle.

Tennis lovers will be playing on newly refurbished courts in Thornes Park in just a matter of weeks.

Cllr Peter Box is calling on councils to consider alternatives so as not to miss out on a devolution deal.

Sixty delegates from more than 30 organisations have come together to share their ideas on how to revive and improve Wakefield’s high streets.

Wakefield Council is making residents aware of the deadlines to apply to register to vote in the May elections.

The artist will work alongside local community groups and schools from the area to create an original piece of land art.

Work will start this week to support residents living in former mining communities to find work and improve their health and wellbeing.

With an increase of nearly 300 requests, almost 92 per cent of students were successful in securing their first choice.

The aim is to help make the habit less visible as children are heavily influenced by the adults around them.

A people-inspired vision and action plan aims to get hundreds of people into work and provide thousands of new homes.

More than 98% of people on Universal Credit will either see no change or be better off under the new support scheme.

Wakefield Council is asking for residents' views on proposals for a new surface car park at Outwood Rail Station.

​Funds raised from new developments in wards with no town or parish council could be pumped back into local communities.

Tens of thousands of visitors enjoyed the thirteenth annual Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb at the weekend.

Wakefield Council has announced that Cllr Tracey Austin has been nominated for the role of deputy Mayor.

Businesses which supply goods and services to Wakefield Council are set to receive a boost to their cash flow.

The three-day festival returns to the city centre on Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 February.

Arriva and NOVA are among the local businesses and voluntary organisations to sign up to attend the event.

Chantry House and the derelict Snooty Fox buildings are to be demolished to make room for up to 80 new homes.

Work will start next month on the £20.8million Five Towns Leisure and Wellbeing Hub in Pontefract Park.

An avenue of trees has been planted on the Kirkgate roundabout, to complete the landscaping of the scheme.

Wakefield Council is reminding residents how quick and easy it is to register to vote, ahead of the local elections.

Wakefield councillors are to consider introducing a refreshed package of measures to enhance the support the Council gives to children and young people in care and to those young people who are leaving the care system.

More than 250 community projects benefit from local capital grants investment in the last three years.

​A Youth Conference held by Wakefield Council in support of Young Carers Awareness Day (31 January) was a huge success, being viewed almost 800 times online.

Wakefield Council's senior Councillors will decide next week on whether to introduce changes to the council tax to bring empty homes back into use.

​Wakefield's very own star of the 'Great British Bake Off', Karen Wright, will be joining the line-up at this year's Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb (22-24 February).

Wakefield Council has won the Heritage Award for the new visitor centre at Pontefract Castle at the Pontefract Civic Society Design Awards.

The Leader of Wakefield Council has responded to the findings of a new report - which highlights the impact of sustained government spending cuts on the Wakefield district and other northern cities.

​Wakefield Council has a number of schemes to help residents stay warm this winter, and save money.

​According to the Carers Trust, the average young carer misses or cuts short 48 schools days because of their caring role. And 39% of young carers they spoke to said that nobody in their school was aware of their caring role.

In the first scheme of its kind in the Wakefield district, local pharmacies will be offering a service to tackle excessive drinking and offer early intervention to people at risk of alcohol-related illnesses.

Wakefield Council is delighted to have raised £1,824.34 following the 16 days of action campaign to help end domestic violence and abuse.

​The model of a revolutionary boiler which brought King George V to Wakefield is set to go on display at Wakefield Museum.

Wakefield has beaten off stiff competition from across the country to get a £4.4million boost to support the growth of its cultural and creative industries and the creation of a home-grown highly skilled creative workforce.

​Wakefield Council is developing a three-year Housing Plan which will set out to improve the housing offer for residents within the district from 2019 to 2022.

Parking charges will be introduced at Anglers Country Park from Monday 11 February, following a public consultation carried out last year.

Wakefield Council is looking to recruit Passenger Assistants to help ensure children and young people with additional needs make it to and from schools and colleges across the district.

Wakefield Council has been awarded an £18m contract to extend an award-winning service to the whole of West Yorkshire.

More good quality, local residential accommodation to support children in care looks set to be agreed by senior councillors, as Wakefield Council continues on the journey to transform its children’s services.

A public consultation inviting local people to help shape the future of the district will start this week – on Thursday 10 January.

Wakefield's Food, Drink and Rhubarb Festival will for the first time ever play host to its very own comedy club.

Wakefield Council is seeking approval from senior councillors to change the way its cultural funding is distributed to ensure it has a wider impact across the district, to positively benefit more residents and communities.

Wakefield Council's senior councillors will be considering a report which recommends that a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), to address aggressive begging in Wakefield city centre and Castleford and Pontefract town centres, is not the most effective way to tackle the issue.

​Wakefield Council's Cabinet is to discuss introducing new business rate relief to support retail businesses across the district.

Wakefield’s ward councillors have awarded £43,081 in grants to 69 community groups and charities since April.

Wakefield Council has been given additional funding of nearly £2 million from the Department of Transport to repair roads and potholes in the district.

Wakefield Councillors have today outlined their support to boost the future of high streets across the district.

Wakefield Council has welcomed news that a combined bid by local authorities to retain most of their business rates growth has been approved by the government.

Wakefield Council is winter ready and advising residents to take steps to stay safe and keep healthy during any spells of cold weather.

Wakefield Council is offering grants to business owners in Knottingley to make improvements to their shops.

Local people are being asked to help shape the future of the district by giving their views on an initial draft version of Wakefield Council’s Local Plan.

Wakefield Council is to continue leading and driving forward the transformation of its children and young people’s services.

Wakefield Council has been awarded a prestigious national award for its transport services.

Wakefield Council is focusing on providing essential services to those who need them the most over Christmas and New Year.

A man who threatened a Wakefield Council officer who was visiting his business premises after reports of an illegal fire - has been ordered to pay £3,350 in fines and costs at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.

Wakefield Council is all set to welcome the Tour de Yorkshire to the district on Friday 3 May 2019

Wakefield Council, working in partnership with Renewi, is asking residents to think about recycling more during the festive period with the launch of its ‘Santa Says Recycle’ campaign.

Parents are being encouraged to get their two and three year olds vaccinated against flu. It comes after figures released by the local health authority show that, in the Wakefield district, the number of children receiving the vaccine is below the national average.

As temperatures drop to freezing and water turns to ice, Wakefield Council is reminding residents of the hidden dangers of frozen lakes, streams and rivers.

Wakefield Council is offering free parking in December to encourage people to do their Christmas shopping in Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract.

​Wakefield Council's key decision makers are to discuss delivering a new employment programme to support young people across the district.

Wakefield Council and its partners have gained three national awards for their work in steering vulnerable young people away from crime.

Wakefield Council is supporting Small Business Saturday (December 1) by highlighting the support and advice it offers to help enterprises grow and develop.

Free entertainment, a gift from Santa and the chance to have a go at stone carving and walling are some of the activities on offer at this year’s ‘Christmas at the Castle’ weekend at Pontefract Castle.

Wakefield Council’s Cabinet are being asked to approve £1.4m funding to deliver better health and social care support for vulnerable people in the district.

Senior councillors are to discuss plans on how to meet the accommodation needs of gypsy and travellers across the district – something Wakefield Council is legally required to do - whilst ensuring the needs of residents are taken into account.

A comic, to help educate children over the age of ten on key health messages looks set to be Wakefield’s Annual Health Report as the Council takes an innovative and ground-breaking approach to its Public Health reporting this year.

A bid to extend an award winning service that steers vulnerable people away from crime is to be discussed by senior Wakefield councillors.

Senior councillors are being asked to approve £362,000 of funding to support additional conservation work at Pontefract Castle.

Wakefield Council libraries are supporting people in need by becoming collection points for local food banks and charities this December.

​Wakefield Council is asking for residents' views on where it should invest the 2019/20 budget to help deliver the Council's priorities and improve the lives of people living in the district.

Wakefield Council has successfully transformed the performance of one of its key services

Wakefield Council is looking for people to join their pool of Education Appeal Panel Members.

Wakefield and Castleford are among the most improved cities and towns in the UK for ‘good growth’ according to a new report.

Wakefield Council is geared up and ready for winter weather.

A series of art and craft master classes for children and young people are taking place in Wakefield’s libraries this month.

A scheme to preserve 27 historic buildings in Pontefract has been completed, with a celebration, with local businesses, to mark the completion of the successful project.

Nearly £150,000 has been invested in new Christmas lights for Wakefield city centre this year, thanks to generous funding from local businesses.

​A major refurbishment programme at Ossett Town Hall is starting this month to create a new and permanent home for the town's library.

Final preparations are underway as Wakefield Council plans to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1.

Lights will be shining across the district this Christmas, as the details for the Christmas light switch-ons and special festive markets are announced.

We’re currently experiencing some intermittent issues with our phone system. We’re working to resolve this as soon as possible and are sorry for any inconvenience.

Senior Wakefield councillors are to discuss proposals to expand Children’s Services by recruiting additional children’s social workers to the district.

​Cllr Peter Box CBE, Leader of Wakefield Council, has responded to yesterday’s budget by Chancellor Philip Hammond by saying it falls significantly short of what is needed.

Wakefield’s key decision makers are to consider leasing land adjacent to the award-winning Hepworth Wakefield to help bring the Gallery’s Garden Project to life and aid the future development of the Wakefield Waterfront area.

Wakefield Council has now invested nearly £2m in 250 community projects across the district through its Local Capital Grants Programme.

Wakefield Council is looking for kind and dedicated people to care for adults in their own homes.

Wakefield Council has announced two top TV personalities will be headlining its famous Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb in February.

Life-size figures of British soldiers are to appear as part of Wakefield Council’s plans to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1.

​Wakefield Council’s shared ownership of YPO – the largest public sector buying organisation in the UK – has just delivered another £404,000 boost to the council’s budget.

Wakefield Council is holding drop in sessions to give residents and community groups a chance to learn more about a project to shape their community’s future.

Work has started on ambitious plans to protect one of the district’s most popular historic sites for current and future generations.

Wakefield Council is reminding residents that they need to update their household information, to ensure that their details are accurate on the latest electoral register when it is published on 1 December.

A Senior Legal Officer at Wakefield Council has won a prestigious regional award at the annual Yorkshire Lawyer Awards.

Wakefield Council is backing Empty Homes Week (October 15 – 20) by reminding residents of the help it offers to bring properties back into use.

Wakefield Council’s new £7.3m road scheme in Glasshoughton has been given the green light by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority after funding was approved for the project.

Wakefield Council’s controlling Labour Group has confirmed changes to three Cabinet Assistant positions.

Wakefield Council is reminding residents to get the NHS flu vaccine this winter.

Wakefield Council is supporting the national Stoptober campaign by reminding residents that quitting smoking is easier with the right support – which is available in the district.

Wakefield Council has teamed up with inspirational local man, Jono Lancaster, in its call for more people to become foster carers in the Wakefield district.

Changes to the UK’s social security system – to be rolled out in the district in November - are to be discussed by Wakefield Council’s Cabinet members.

A new policy for 20mph road schemes in the district is to be considered by councillors next week.

Senior Wakefield councillors are being asked to consider allocating £388,879 of funding to support a scheme to create a series of rapid charging points for electric vehicles across the district.

A new conservation specialist has started work at Pontefract Castle this week.