Newsroom Archive

Wakefield Council is celebrating Adult Learners Week with various special events.

Wakefield Council will unveil the newly revamped Clarence Park Bandstand after a huge transformation.

Wakefield Council is reminding young people of their final chance to take part in this year's Armed Forces day competition as the deadline nears.

Wakefield Council is encouraging people to cycle for fun, fitness and for life as a part of upcoming cycling events.

Wakefield Council is to help local businesses improve and maintain their gas safety checks.

Wakefield Council is supporting national volunteering week, June 1 – 7, by promoting volunteering opportunities.

Cllr Sandra Pickin will take the Chains of Office as the Mayor of the district for 2014/15 with her daughter, Samantha Buet taking the role of Mayoress. Cllr June Cliffe will be the Deputy Mayor.

Wakefield Council remains in overall Labour control following the results of the 2014 local council elections announced today (Friday, May 23).

Wakefield Council and partners are celebrating Business Week with a series of upcoming events.

Wakefield Council is working with partners to create a dementia friendly district.

Wakefield Council is celebrating the Tour De France with a series of upcoming events.

Wakefield Council's plans for the Pontefract Northern Link Road are progressing, with work starting on site on Monday June 2.

Wakefield Council is notifying people that Thornes Park Athletics Stadium in Wakefield will be closed on Bank Holiday Sunday – May 25 – for the counting of votes in the European Parliamentary Election.

Residents are being urged to get their voice heard in the upcoming local and European elections next week.​

People in West Yorkshire will have the opportunity to find out about the positive impact of foster caring at two information events to be held in Leeds and Ainley Top during Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May).

Wakefield Council is to celebrate languages and culture with a special day of activities on May 22.

Wakefield Council is appealing to over 45s in the district to give their views and opinions on sexual health matters

​ Wakefield Council has successfully turned around the lives of 795 troubled families as part of a ground-breaking government scheme.

Residents who have opted to vote by post in this year's Council elections and European Parliamentary elections will be receiving their ballot papers from May 9.