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October 2014
Thu 30 Oct 2014
We are backing a national flood initiative which advises people on how to prepare and plan ahead for an incident
Wed 29 Oct 2014
Thousands of visitors are expected at Thornes Park to celebrate the district's official bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday 1 November
Wed 29 Oct 2014
Wakefield Council is backing National Adoption Week, (November 3 - 9) which is encouraging more people to come forward to give a child a loving and permanent home.
Tue 28 Oct 2014
A group of young people is to celebrate the launch of a new motorcycle track in Wakefield, which they have helped to create.
Tue 28 Oct 2014
New funding has become available for voluntary community youth groups in the Wakefield District.
Tue 28 Oct 2014
From next month (November), Christmas comes to Wakefield with lots of festive activities taking place.
Tue 28 Oct 2014
An information day is being held at Pontefract Cemetery to advise residents about a programme of memorial safety checks due to start next month.
Tue 28 Oct 2014
A beautiful new display has opened at Wakefield One, inspired by objects from Wakefield Museums’ collection of ceramics.
Tue 21 Oct 2014
The recent Love Where You Live event in Eastmoor has been a success for us and our partners.
Wed 22 Oct 2014
The West Yorkshire Archive Service has been awarded £3.9million by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to create a new permanent home for the region's archives.
Tue 21 Oct 2014
We are encouraging those who fall into an 'at risk' group to get a free NHS flu vaccine.
Mon 20 Oct 2014
We are keen to find out what things may prevent residents from exercising or being as active as they'd like to be.
Mon 20 Oct 2014
There's plenty to do over the October half term, as we prepare a whole host of activities for the entire family.
Sun 19 Oct 2014
We are backing an online campaign which aims to help young people across our district to stay safe from online grooming and sexual exploitation.
Sun 19 Oct 2014
A legal advisor at Wakefield Council has scooped a regional Yorkshire Legal award
Wed 15 Oct 2014
Wakefield Council is welcoming residents across the district to an annual family learning festival.
Tue 14 Oct 2014
Residents in South Elmsall have been thanked for taking part in Wakefield Council’s HaveYour Say event.
Tue 14 Oct 2014
Wakefield Council has picked up a national award from the RSPCA for its work in horse safety and tackling fly-grazing.
Sun 12 Oct 2014
The Wakefield Together Partnership is joining forces with local residents at Queen Elizabeth Park, Eastmoor, to help clean-up the area on Tuesday October 21
Sun 12 Oct 2014
Councillors will decide whether to keep Wakefield's local Council Tax Support scheme in place, for another year, which supports thousands of adults on a low income.
Wed 08 Oct 2014
Wakefield Council is to hold consultation on the development of a cycle track along canal at Knottingley.
Wed 08 Oct 2014
Anyone interested in becoming a teacher is invited to a special open evening where they can find out all they need to know about training – from a teacher training provider rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Tue 07 Oct 2014
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation recently inspected Wakefield Council's Youth Offending Team and released its report into the service today (8 October). The report said the service had improved its work considerably and seen a welcome reduction in the numbers of young people reoffending.
Tue 07 Oct 2014
Residents in South Elmsall are being given the opportunity to take part in Wakefield Council’s first Have Your Say event this weekend, (Friday 10 October and Saturday 11 October).
Tue 07 Oct 2014
Wakefield Council is launching its first ever ‘Keep on Learning Festival’ (14 - 18 October) to highlight the benefits of education to young people and their parents.
Tue 07 Oct 2014
Wakefield Council is throwing its support behind World Mental Health Day by encouraging residents to look after their physical and mental health.
Mon 06 Oct 2014
Bill Nelson, the Wakefield born musician and songwriter, has been presented with a Wakefield Star in recognition of his contribution to music.
Thu 02 Oct 2014
Stunning African clothes and a knitted aquarium are the latest eye-catching attractions to go on display at Wakefield One Library and Museum this month
Wed 01 Oct 2014
More than 100 teenagers from the Wakefield area were praised as good citizens at a special graduation ceremony to recognise their hard work.
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