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We are inviting residents to come along and get their questions answered at the next Cabinet on Tour event in South Elmsall

Date: 22/12/2014 PR4830 Wakefield residents who fall into an ‘at risk’ group are being urged to have a flu jab to reduce their own risk of catching and then passing on the virus over the festive season.

We have celebrated the success of young people in the district who completed the National Citizen Programme – a project based scheme helping youngsters develop their skills.

Wakefield Council is urging people with an interest in adoption and fostering to step forward and find out more about what's involved.

The Leader of Wakefield Council, Cllr Peter Box, said that further funding cuts for local government could spell the end of some of the public services on which people depend.

Planning councillors in Wakefield have given the go-ahead to one of the region’s biggest road schemes in recent years by approving a new road which will reduce traffic congestion.

Councillor Peter Box CBE, Leader of Wakefield, will lead a one minute silence tomorrow to show support for those affected by this week’s tragic events in Pakistan in which more than 130 children were killed.

To help people stay safe during this festive season the Council will be supporting the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on National Defrost Your Turkey Day on Monday 22 December 2014. This day will prompt Christmas cooks to start thinking of the defrosting process in plenty of time and avoid getting caught out. A typical large turkey can take two days to defrost.

We are encouraging residents to complete a new domestic abuse survey to help understand attitudes towards this taboo subject.

Senior councillors are to be asked to approve a further public consultation about introducing a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which could pave the way for extra money to pay for roads, parks and playgrounds in the district.

Councillors to discuss new Care Act at Cabinet meeting

A stunning six-metre high sculpture is to be lowered into place at the redeveloped Castleford Bus station, in an intricate operation that will take three days (December 15,16 and 17) to complete.

Key decision makers at the Council are being asked to approve the sale of land in Hemsworth to build affordable housing.

We are offering residents the chance to save energy and make their homes warmer this winter.

Wakefield has seen the local economy grow by 3.2% over the past year, according to new figures.

Wakefield Council is urging residents to get healthy by giving up alcohol and going dry this January.

We are launching a new initiative to encourage businesses to help Pugneys Country Park move forward as a major tourist attraction for the area.

We are focusing on providing essential services for people who need them most between Christmas and New Year.

We are advising residents how to stay warm this winter with information sessions taking place in the city centre.

A new online tool to make it easier to report hate crime is being launched by Wakefield Council.

We are launching an interactive tool on its website to give residents and business people the opportunity to show how they would personally chose to balance the Council’s budget.

Refurbishment work is set to begin at Sandal Library which is run by us.

A recipe book aimed at helping people feed their families for a fiver will be launched by local Councillors.

Wakefield Council is asking its dedicated group of 500 existing snow wardens to get in touch and claim new salt supplies which they can use to help keep pavements clear during harsh winter weather.

Cllr Peter Box, West Yorkshire Combined Authority Chair and Wakefield Council Leader, comments on the omission of any news about devolution for West Yorkshire in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement

Plans to bring a new business hub to Wakefield in partnership with Leeds Beckett University have been approved by Wakefield Councillors.

People across the district are being asked to look out for a letter next week as Wakefield Council lets them know about widespread changes to the way they recycled.

One of Pontefract Museum’s most well-loved paintings is to undergo vital restoration work ahead of a new Civil War exhibition.

We are working with NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group to remind residents to be safe this season with tips to plan ahead and be prepared for winter.

Children are invited to meet Santa in his new Grotto in Wakefield Market.