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​Wakefield Council is reopening all of its play areas from tomorrow (4 July) in response to the latest Government guidance.

​Wakefield Council's Leader is encouraging people to stay alert as the lockdown rules around pubs and restaurants ease this weekend.

​Two party leaders are working together to help relaunch Wakefield's hospitality and personal care sector following lockdown restrictions being relaxed.

A number of news articles are reporting that the Wakefield district has a higher number of coronavirus cases than other areas and may be at risk of having a local lock-down imposed.

The funding has been secured by the Council as one of only one hundred other places to be given the opportunity to bid for a slice of the £3.6billion Towns Fund.

​Wakefield Council’s registration service is to re-start the registration of births and notices of marriages and civil partnerships from Monday 29 June at Wakefield Town Hall.

​Wakefield Council has been working closely with Public Health England, the Health and Safety Executive and Forza Foods Ltd to manage an outbreak of COVID-19, at Forza Foods’ Normanton site.

​Wakefield Council is re-introducing charges in Council car parks and on street parking areas across the district on 6 July.

Media reports are based on a very small percentage of testing data available in the public domain and when used in isolation provide a misleading view.

The companies, located in Castleford, Knottingley, Normanton, Ossett, Pontefract and Wakefield reported a combined gross turnover of over £4billion.

Wakefield Council is working to support businesses to reopen and welcome people safely back into the city centre, by creating a temporary pedestrian area on Northgate to enable hospitality businesses to create a café culture.

On Saturday 4 July, the Clock Tower will be illuminated blue to mark the occasion.

The Glasshoughton Southern Link Road connects Whistler Drive to Bruce Smeaton Way at the Cutsyke Road roundabout.

​Wakefield Council will be running a week-long online celebration of Pontefract's liquorice heritage from 5 – 11 July.

The pandemic has hit people hard, and ensuring the financial resilience and safety of our business communities, residents and visitors has been and will remain a key priority for Wakefield council.

Wakefield Council is warning everyone, especially young people and their parents, of the dangers of swimming in open water.

A week of online activities are taking place this week to highlight the amazing contribution of the district’s armed forces personnel.

Wakefield Council is working closely with partners and local businesses to plan how the district can best recover from months of lockdown during the coronavirus outbreak.

Wakefield Council has so far distributed over £1.5m of funding in a new grant scheme. The scheme has paid business grants to over 200 organisations across the district since the beginning of June.

A new heating scheme has been launched by Wakefield Council for vulnerable tenants living in the private rented sector, affected by fuel poverty

New arrangements to prevent homelessness amongst young people in the Wakefield district are succeeding, new figures have shown.

​Wakefield Council will be running a week-long online celebration of Castleford’s Roman heritage from 22 – 28 June.

The Council has provided businesses with a downloadable guide on what they need to do to reopen safely.

​Wakefield Council is celebrating its amazing Shared Lives carers and the lives of the people they support during Shared Lives Week (15 – 19 June).

​The Leader of Wakefield Council, Cllr Denise Jeffery has reinforced the Council's support for all those protesting peacefully for equality.

Wakefield Council is extending free parking at all of its car parks across the district until Monday 6 July.

Wakefield Council has issued new guidance on the number of mourners who can attend funeral services.

The Council are looking for keen knitters to take part in a community craft project to celebrate Yorkshire Day (1 August).

Wakefield Council and housing organisation WDH have signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ which sets out how they will work together to support young people leaving care.

Residents will be able to highlight streets or areas where any issues could be overcome with trial or temporary measures.

Wakefield Council is working to support residents to get around the district safely as some of the Government’s restrictions begin to ease and more shops, schools and workplaces begin to reopen.

​Wakefield Council’s indoor markets are planning to re-open to all traders from Monday 15 June.

Wakefield Councillors are to be asked to give the green light to plans to change the status of Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park to become a Local Nature Reserve.

Senior Wakefield councillors are to discuss proposals to make a short breaks service for children more flexible and accessible.

Wakefield district residents are being reminded there are opportunities to learn new skills and gain qualifications through the Council’s Adult Education Service.

Essential repair work to one of the district’s highway structures is to start next week on 15 June in Sandal.

Vital support services for people in the Wakefield district who are caring for others in these challenging times are being highlighted during Carers Week (8 – 15 June).

​As shops and fast food chains begin to reopen, the Council is asking residents not to join long queues to minimise traffic congestion across the district.

Wakefield town hall clock continues to light up as the Council’s symbol of support – and will turn purple to stand in solidarity with the family of George Floyd and everyone tackling racism.

​Despite the change in weather, lots of people are expected to visit the district's parks and country parks now that lockdown is easing and Wakefield Council is urging them not to litter.

A sunny weekend saw many people flock to parks and country parks across the district and concerns have been raised that some were not following social distancing rules.

​Wakefield Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) will re-open to vans and trailers from Saturday 6 June.

The only way for the season to resume is for races to be held behind closed doors and to do this the park must close on race days to members of the public between 7am and 7pm.

Hidden dangers can lurk beneath the surface of ponds, lakes and flooded quarries.

Garden waste will be collected on a monthly basis for the next two collections and households will receive their first collection between 9 June and 3 July.

​Wakefield Council is extending free parking at all of its car parks across the district until 15 June.

​Wakefield Council has been working to ensure that local businesses follow the latest Government guidance during the coronavirus outbreak.

Wakefield Council’s Food Hub has distributed 400 Easter eggs to residents in the district who are eligible for food parcels.

​Wakefield Council's outdoor markets will re-open to all traders from Monday 1 June.

The consultation is providing people with the chance to have their say on how the implementation of the deal would work as well as sharing the proposals and ambitions.

​Wakefield Council will resume garden waste collections with a temporary, revised schedule from mid-June.

​Wakefield's Director of Public Health is reminding people of some of the key actions they can take to help control the spread of the coronavirus.

Carers in the Wakefield district are stepping up to provide exceptional care during the coronavirus outbreak.

The Leader of Wakefield Council is calling on the Government to step away from the date it has given to reopen schools.

Tomorrow evening will see the start of the Wakefield Clock Tower being lit up each Tuesday in green.

Wakefield Council is this week investing almost £50,000 in creative individuals and cultural organisations.

​Wakefield Council is highlighting the incredible work of foster carers during the coronavirus outbreak as it marks this year's Foster Care Fortnight (11-24 May).

​Everyone is being asked to share more kindness next week, as Wakefield marks Mental Health Week under lockdown from coronavirus.

Cllr Denise Jeffery has expressed her immense gratitude to residents as the district pulls together in the fight against coronavirus.

All public events due to take place before the end of June in Council venues will be postponed.

Wakefield Council is reopening some outdoor services from tomorrow (Wednesday 13 May) in response to the latest Government guidance.

New regulations set out by Government remove the requirement for any or all attendees of the meeting to be physically present in the same room.

The Council is providing a ‘one-stop shop’ which sign-posts residents to the right help and support they need for their money worries, all in one place.

Wakefield Council’s key decision makers are set to agree the next steps as part of the £1.8billion West Yorkshire devolution deal.

'Relationship Matters' is a new website offering families information, tips and help on how to overcome relationship difficulties.

Residents are being asked to only visit the HWRC if it is absolutely necessary.

Wakefield Council is asking everyone to play their part in safeguarding children and recognise where families need support.

The new scheme laid out by Government will mean the Council can tailor the grants to meet local needs better.

Wakefield Council has created a unique party pack so that people can celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.

The funding will support innovation within the live events industry and its supply chain through the development of a specialist hub.

The Council is working incredibly hard to keep services running and support vulnerable residents across the district.

Wakefield Council has reopened the grounds of Wakefield and Pontefract crematoria.

The Council has met with local businesses to see how it can continue to support them after the coronavirus outbreak.

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is extremely challenging and we are continuing to support bereaved families across the district at this very difficult time.

Statement in relation to councillor charged with extremely serious crimes.

Wakefield Council has painted ‘thank you NHS’ rainbow road markings outside the district’s hospitals.

Wakefield Council is taking a more flexible approach to payments of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Wakefield Council is urging people to play their part in protecting the countryside and avoiding putting emergency services under strain, after two woodland fires in the district.

​Wakefield Council Leader Cllr Denise Jeffery has today paid tribute to serving councillor Alan Wassell, who sadly died on Saturday.

Local businesses are encouraged to have their say in a Council survey - whether a freelancer or part of a multi-national company.

Thousands of people from across the country took to social media to support key workers over the bank holiday weekend.

Wakefield Council has issued new funeral guidance on the number of mourners who can attend burials services, to further support the social distancing measures that are essential to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

Wakefield Council is urging residents not to light bonfires during the coronavirus outbreak because the smoke could adversely affect those with breathing difficulties.

Wakefield Council is urging residents not to light bonfires during the coronavirus outbreak because the smoke could adversely affect those with breathing difficulties.

This will make sure that help reaches those most in need during the coronavirus outbreak.

Get involved in a #ThankHoliday to recognise the incredible dedication of key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.

Wakefield Council has issued new guidance on the length of funeral services at its crematoria in response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Grants from £500 up to £15,000 are up for grabs to support project activity.

More than 2,800 businesses in Wakefield have now received £32m in grant funding.

​‘Your councillors are here for you’ – that’s the message from Wakefield Council’s main political leaders, as all councillors across the district pull together to support their communities and the Council.

Wakefield Council is distributing hundreds of food parcels to support vulnerable people in the district.

Car parks are closed at parks and country parks across the district, to reduce people making unnecessary car journeys.

Wakefield Council is to make further changes to some of its markets due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Council have already helped over a thousand local businesses and charities to receive their grant.

Wakefield Council is extending free parking at all of its car parks across the district until the end of May.

Many local authority schools and academies will remain open across the Easter Holidays, including the Bank Holidays.

Wakefield Council will close all the car parks at its parks and country parks across the district in a bid to reduce the number of people making un-necessary car journeys.

Food shopping hours can be extended during the Coronavirus pandemic to allow key workers easier access at weekends.

The Council has set up a special business grant application form – speeding up the process to access much needed funding.

Scams identified across the region include targeting older people at their homes.

Thousands of pounds worth of groceries distributed to feed hundreds of vulnerable people in the district.

Wakefield Register Office will be conducting death and still birth registration appointments by telephone only.

The event was scheduled to take place on Saturday 27 June 2020.

​The Leader of Wakefield Council has today issued an urgent plea to residents visiting the district’s parks.

The Housing Needs Service will be dealing with enquiries in a different way to ensure the safety of staff and residents.

​Wakefield Council will be prioritising household waste and recycling collections during the coronavirus outbreak.

Charges have been suspended until 8am on Wednesday 15 April, to allow key workers to continue their important work during the coronavirus outbreak.

​Wakefield Council markets remain open for residents to purchase essential goods.

Funerals at both Pontefract and Wakefield Crematoria will be restricted to 10 mourners.

Working with Nova Wakefield District, the Council is promoting community volunteering opportunities.

In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement on new restrictions, Wakefield Council will be closing further venues and stopping some more services to help support the national effort to manage the spread of the coronavirus.

Wakefield Council has today approved millions of pounds worth of investment and support across the district.

​Wakefield Council will be putting alternative arrangements in place for decision making.

Customer service areas in Wakefield One and County Hall will be closed from 6pm tomorrow (24 March), as Wakefield Council prioritises resources in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

​Wakefield Council and its partners are working hard to support local communities.

Care provision will remain accessible to children whose parents are key workers.

After schools shut their gates on Friday afternoon, they will remain closed until further notice.

Wakefield Council’s political leaders are joining forces to support local communities as the district pulls together in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Council is working hard to contact local businesses to find out what pressures they are currently facing.

Council-run children's centres will be closed from tomorrow to manage the coronavirus outbreak.

​We are in unprecedented times as the spread of the coronavirus is testing communities across the world.

A number of leisure venues will be closed from tomorrow to manage the outbreak of the coronavirus.

​The devolution deal is set to unlock decades of significant investment for the Wakefield district.

The fund will support projects to improve the district’s transport network.

Cabinet are being asked to approve an extension to the city centre’s PSPO for a further three years.

The new Hub would occupy the site of the former Kellingley Miners Welfare Club.

​Ossett Town Hall is set to receive a £2.2million investment boost if plans are approved by Cabinet.

​Senior councillors are set to approve plans to invest £10million into the district’s town centres.

Exciting progress has recently been made to the swimming facilities.

​Wakefield Council’s meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 18 March has been cancelled.

The former Upton colliery was turned into a nature reserve in 2008.

​Wakefield Council is asking residents to share their views on Castleford town centre.

An ambitious £1.8bn West Yorkshire devolution deal, the biggest ever of its kind, is set to unlock decades of significant investment for the Wakefield district.

Service is providing residents with advice and support on money management.

People are three times as likely to quit smoking if they use a local stop smoking service.

Wakefield Council has taken delivery of electric lifts for its refuse trucks - as one of the first steps it is taking to cut vehicle emissions and tackle climate change.

​Recently opened children’s homes have been awarded the top rating possible by Ofsted inspectors.

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​Essential repair work to one of the district’s highway structures is to start on 16 March in Sandal.

​Thornes Park Stadium will remain closed for the next 12 weeks after last week's fire.

Wakefield Council is offering employment skills and training advice to those affected by the potential closure of the Speedibake site in Wakefield, following a fire that destroyed the factory last month.

Over 80 professionals and parents, and 30 young people, discussed the priority areas.

Residents have until midnight on Tuesday 21 April to make sure they are registered to vote.

A Hemsworth man has received a significant fine and has been disqualified from driving for twelve months.

​Wakefield Council is backing a £2million bid to improve car parking facilities at the station.

​Five rapid electric vehicle charging points are now available across the district.

Wakefield Council has successfully secured £1m Government funding to improve disabled access to Pontefract Monkhill Station.

Council want to dispel the myth that LGBT+ individuals or couples cannot foster.

Council grants have been used to help improve the appearance of shop fronts.

Thornes Park Stadium remains closed as investigations take place following a fire last night (Wednesday 26 February).

Wakefield Council has welcomed a decision by the Department of Education to revoke an Academy Order at Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School.

​Tens of thousands of visitors braved the weather to enjoy the annual Rhubarb Festival.

A siege coin struck at Pontefract Castle more than 350 years ago is coming home.

Wakefield Council’s ‘Step-Up’ employment and skills initiative is expanding.

Senior councillors will be asked to put an additional investment of £750,000 into skills and training, to support workers across the Wakefield district.

A new strategy to tackle homelessness in the district is to be discussed by Wakefield councillors.

The Council will invest a further £3million into the district’s roads and footpaths over the next year.

The Council’s Cabinet is being asked to approve changes to the Short Breaks offer.

Teams worked throughout the day and night responding to reports of fallen trees.

​A Wakefield taxi company owner has received a significant fine and a disqualification.

Wakefield Council’s initiative making a difference in the district.

Wakefield’s Mayor is launching his walking challenge in March to raise vital funds for charity.

Broadway, in Lupset, has undergone a full £280,000 reconstruction.

Council is continuing to support flood victims in Horbury Bridge following last weekend’s storm.

Local business leaders are confident that Brexit provides great prospects for the district.

The new scheme will allow the Council to manage and co-ordinate all road works.

The ‘Litter Pick Me Up’ campaign was crowned winner at the 2020 Keep Britain Tidy Awards.

The grant will provide £15,000 to support a community arts project.

Crafts, adventure trails and swimming sessions will all be available.

There's an exciting line-up of rhubarb-inspired fun for half-term week.

There's still time to share your views on shaping the future of the city centre.

​More than 400 young people attended an Apprenticeship Fair held by Wakefield Council.

Cabinet to approve creative, inspirational and action-packed festivals and events.

Services to be discussed by Wakefield’s senior councillors next week.

Wakefield Council’s new leadership team is presenting a budget for growth, investing in the district and its residents.

Wakefield Council has won the Heritage Award at the Pontefract Civic Society Design Awards.

York Villas, in Normanton and Pontefract’s Star House, were both rated ‘outstanding’.

Residents can apply to install first time gas central heating in their homes.

Benjamin Smith, 28, of Pontefract Road, Featherstone, fly-tipped a plastic shed.

Carers Trust say that one in five secondary school children may be a young carer.

The event, in partnership with Wakefield College, will take place on Tuesday 4 February.

​Ambitious plans are being formulated to shape the future of Pontefract.

Multi-Michelin star award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli will be at the festival.

The delegation was made up of educators, students and local government officials.

Demolition work is to start at Chantry House next month, as part of Wakefield Council’s regeneration plans for the Kirkgate area of the city.

Cllr Jeffery has ensured that her team is focussed on the key priorities of the Council.

The campaign aims to reduce the supply and demand for illegal tobacco.

​Wakefield Council wants residents’ views on shaping the future of the city centre.

​Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School has been awarded a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted.

Scaffolding is being removed from the landmark building.

This year there's a whole week of rhubarb-inspired fun planned for half-term week.

​Work is expected to start on site this month on the historical Rutland Mills.

The Government has recognised the continued and sustainable progress being made.

A new £4.4m project could revitalise an historic part of Wakefield and boost investment in the local economy.

​A major investment of over £4.8million is being planned for the district’s markets.

Wakefield's unpaid carers save the local economy £700m annually.

There are just 17 days left for residents to have their say on the 2020/21 budget.

There are lots of fun, free family activities available between Christmas and New Year.

Cllr Jack Hemingway will become the new Deputy Leader of Wakefield Council.

Take action and plan ahead to stay safe and healthy during colder weather.

Information about Council services' opening times over the festive season.

A Climate Emergency Summit is to be held to help accelerate action to reduce CO2.

Results for the three constituencies counted by Wakefield Council.

Parking is free from 3 pm on each Thursday in December before Christmas in Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract.

As the flu virus spreads across the north health official urge parents to get their children vaccinated.

Residents are being encouraged to move more and give the high street a Christmas boost.

We are supporting a tree-planting project by Wakefield Tree Wards and the Woodlands Trust.

A fun-filled 'elf-hunting' activity opens to children across Wakefield.

A Wakefield has been fined, given a community order and had his driver's licence suspended for fly-tipping.

​Thornes Park Athletics Stadium will be temporarily closed between 11-13 December.

Down-filled outdoor jackets donated to support homeless people.

'Keep it Sweet' campaign highlights help and support available.

Proposed South Featherstone Link Road to go to the next stage of development.

Wakefield Council is urging residents to return their postal votes as soon as possible.

Certificates were given out to all in attendance in recognition of their accomplishments.

Cllr Peter Box steps down on 30 November as councillor for Altofts and Whitwood.

Residents urged to recycle rather than bin as they throw out the old and bring in the new.

​Over 300 students from 10 secondary schools attended the event.

If severe weather hits the district, the Council's priority is to keep the main roads moving.

​The stadium will be closed on Wednesday 11, Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December.

Check out each company first to find out if they are a legitimate business.

Over £7,000 of arts funding will bring the work of travel artist Charles Pears to Pontefract.

Registered voters are being encouraged to check where they need to vote in advance.

Online survey open for residents to identify areas of key concern to them to help inform next year's budget.

​A Wakefield Council short break and respite service has been hailed as ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Wakefield Council is working with young people to highlight the impact of bullying and how it can be tackled.

​Residents in the Wakefield district are being urged to register to vote.

​Brand new Christmas lights will be transforming Wakefield city centre into a winter wonderland.

The club and surrounding area will transform into a community facility for all.

Programme to support more people into jobs, cut household costs and more.

​The first of 13 rapid electric vehicle chargepoints will be available this month.

Further improvements in co-ordination and integration of health and social care services.

The website and app list local services such as a place to sleep or where to get food.

Wakefield Council is backing a bid to improve disabled access to Pontefract Monkhill Station.

​Up to 40 young people had fun and learned new skills during Care Leavers Week.

The third monitoring visit reveals that children services are on the correct road to recovery.

​Last year, less than half the number of preschool children in Wakefield had a flu vaccine.

The castle-themed play area features a battering ram swing, drawbridge and cargo nets.

The district's Christmas light switch-ons and special festive markets have been announced.

The 4-week scheme is designed to boost confidence and independence.

Residents are encouraged to observe a two-minute silence on Monday 11 November.

The firework display will take place in Thornes Park on Saturday 2 November.

Residents will be able to view plans for the club's refurbishment.

The companies were recognised at Insider magazine's Growth 100 Awards.

Owners are being asked to act now to avoid the risk of avian flu infecting their birds over the winter.

A musket ball and grapeshot as well as many clay pipes have been found so far.

​A free community day packed with activities is taking place at The Hut Airedale on 30 October from 11am – 3pm.

Pontefract Castle has now been removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register.

The event takes place at Wakefield One on 30 October from 10am to 4pm.

Businesses in Knottingley and Ferrybridge will recieve help in using digital technology.

Cllr Denise Jeffery will be the new Leader of Wakefield Council, from 1 December 2019.

Wakefield Council has been awarded a £205,000 Government grant to introduce a new foster carers’ support scheme to the district.

A project to modernise the Horsefair area of Pontefract town centre has been opened for public comment and ideas.

Wakefield's Civic Quarter was showcased to property developers as the next major investment opportunity in the district.

Wakefield Council is asking residents and businesses to share their views on how it can achieve its ambition of becoming a carbon neutral organisation.

Following his appointment as Chairman of Welcome to Yorkshire., Cllr Peter Box has decided to stand down.

Wakefield Council is looking for ‘empty-nesters’ who can provide a loving home for older children and teenagers.

Essential maintenance and repair work starts on the 21 October in Horbury Bridge and Pontefract.

A Wakefield Council youth project has been awarded £538,244 in Government funding to expand the help it gives to vulnerable young people.

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.