Newsroom Archive

Following a prosecution brought by Wakefield Council, Mauricare (Wakefield) LTD was found guilty at Wakefield Magistrates Court on Friday, June 20.

Wakefield Council and Shanks Waste Management are working with partners to remind residents the importance of recycling over the sporting season.

Pedal power heads to Pontefract in August when the town hosts an elite cycle race.

Wakefield Council has launched its 2014 events at the Castles programme

Wakefield Council will celebrate the opening of Castleford Greenway in Savile Park and the 1000th mile of cycleway in Yorkshire with a ribbon cutting event and various fun activities for the entire family.

The Wakefield Apprenticeship Challenge has exceeded its target of achieving 100 new apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days before the challenge came to an end.

Wakefield Council is encouraging residents to get on their bikes this summer as the Tour De France returns to the UK for three stages.

Wakefield Council is celebrating all things fashion with a new exhibition at Wakefield Museum opening on June 28.

Pontefract Liquorice Festival returns again this summer with a whole host of children's workshops and activities to keep the kids entertained.

​Wakefield Council is informing residents and visitors about the park and ride facility available in Wakefield during the Tour de France weekend on July 5 and 6.

Wakefield Council is asking residents to have their say about leisure facilities in the district following a review.

Wakefield Council is supporting a summer of sporting events, encouraging residents to get in the spirit of summer and sport whilst enjoying themselves safely.

Wakefield Council is to get £619,000 additional money from the Government to help repair and maintain the district's roads.

Wakefield Council is marking Armed Forces Week with a free event to celebrate and honour our Armed Forces on Sunday June 22 at Nostell Priory.

Wakefield Council is inviting residents to jump on their bikes to celebrate and participate in National Bike Week taking place from June 14 to 22.

Wakefield Council is urging local people to help make a difference to the lives of children who have disabilities and their families by becoming a Connect carer.

Wakefield Council is working with partners to remind residents the importance of food safety.

Wakefield Council is preparing for its formal Mayor-Making Ceremony in the Council Chamber, County Hall, on Wednesday, June 11.

Museum staff in Wakefield are trying to trace a former factory girl who along with her colleagues played a vital if unsung role in the D-Day Normandy landings.

Wakefield Council is encouraging people to get on their bikes this summer.

Wakefield Council is hosting an arts and culture festival for young people.

Wakefield Council is asking residents to recognise the work of Council employees by nominating them in the annual Council awards.

Date: 10/06/2014 Ref: PR 4591

A future charge on new development to be paid by developers and landowners.

​Wakefield Council's key decision makers are to discuss plans to lease Horbury Community Centre to The Horbury Community Centre Group charity.

Wakefield Council's key decision makers are to discuss plans to transform waste collection and treatment services, to improve waste collection and recycling in the district.

There will be all sorts of fun in Pontefract next month when the town hosts its popular annual Liquorice Festival.

Work is underway on a £100,000 project to improve the community sports facilities at a popular Wakefield park.

Wakefield Council's controlling Labour Group has proposed a change to some Cabinet portfolios following the recent local election.

Wakefield Council is giving local residents, that have not used the City of Wakefield Golf Course before, the chance to play for only £1.