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February 2015
Wed 25 Feb 2015
We are urging residents to look out for letters from next week (March 5) with information to help ensure that no-one loses the right to vote.
Wed 25 Feb 2015
As essential work continues, Pontefract Castle will be closed for two days next week to ensure safety on the site.
Tue 24 Feb 2015
Work is to begin on a multi-million pound archive building in Wakefield, which will house historical records of regional, national and international significance.
Mon 23 Feb 2015
We are inviting people to a series of 'meet the author' events taking place at Wakefield Library.
Mon 23 Feb 2015
We are inviting children and families to come and take part in a new book themed trail.
Mon 23 Feb 2015
A total of 125,000 people descended on Wakefield city centre for the ninth annual Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb.
Thu 19 Feb 2015
A special meeting of the Council's planning and highways committee has today (February 19) approved a series of major planning applications for Castleford.
Wed 18 Feb 2015
A new exhibition showing rarely seen recruitment posters from the First World War, is to be launched at Wakefield Museum this month.
Wed 18 Feb 2015
We will begin work to improve Pontefract Museum next week.
Tue 17 Feb 2015
We are inviting people to come along and take part in the next Cabinet on Tour event.
Tue 17 Feb 2015
We are advising residents about road closures as work to improve Pontefract Castle begins
Tue 17 Feb 2015
Key decision makers at the Council are being asked to approve a new parking policy at the next Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 24 February.
Tue 17 Feb 2015
Decision-makers at the Council are to discuss a new complaints handling law affecting the privately rented housing sector
Mon 16 Feb 2015
We are preparing for large crowds at this year's Food, Drink and Rhubarb Festival which begins in a matter of days.
Mon 16 Feb 2015
We are launching a new scheme to create 'safe havens' to help vulnerable people in the district.
Mon 16 Feb 2015
Wakefield is joining in international celebrations of The Commonwealth – along with countries like New Zealand, Jamaica and Sri Lanka.
Fri 13 Feb 2015
A dedicated seamstress who turned her hobby into a career was a finalist for a top national award, after receiving crucial support from Wakefield Council’s Business Support Programme.
Tue 10 Feb 2015
People are invited to come along to the next Young Enterprise Trade Fair - the first to be hosted by the Council.
Mon 09 Feb 2015
With 11 days to go until the Food, Drink and Rhubarb Festival, we are reminding residents not to miss out on the fun filled weekend.
Fri 06 Feb 2015
Pontefract Market has scooped a top national award, for providing a high quality service to thousands of customers each week.
Thu 05 Feb 2015
We have welcomed today's announcement of £17.5m for a new skills service for local businesses in the Leeds City Region, which includes the Wakefield district.
Tue 03 Feb 2015
A new nationally recognised programme to help children improve their attendance at school is being rolled out across the district following a successful pilot in Pontefract.
Tue 03 Feb 2015
Residents are invited to come along and enjoy a host of activities taking place at the next WF1 Community Together event.
Tue 03 Feb 2015
More than 180 businesses attended an event hosted by global internet giant Google to help maximise their online presence.
Mon 02 Feb 2015
We are encouraging residents to have their say on the future of Sandal Castle’s visitor centre.
Mon 02 Feb 2015
We are reminding residents of the importance of food safety this Valentine's Day.
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