Newsroom Archive

Nominations are still open for the Wakefield Stars scheme which honours people who have played a part in shaping the district. The pavement stars are plaques located in Wakefield city centre. They acknowledge the contributions of current or past residents and businesses who have a nationally recognised, outstanding achievement.

Wakefield Armed Forces Day takes place at National Trust Nostell Priory and Parkland on Saturday 20 June

Wakefield Council is helping to bring the past back to life with reminiscence boxes available to borrow from Sandal Library – believed to be the first fully dementia friendly library in the country.

PHOTOCALL: 11.15am, Thursday, May 21, County Hall, Wakefield. Wakefield Council’s formal mayor-making ceremony and annual meeting will take place on Thursday, May 21

A series of events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of Wakefield’s word famous naturalist are taking placing this year, starting this month (May).

An independent report says that Wakefield and other medium sized cities are likely to benefit more than large cities, if more funding is devolved from central government.

Wakefield Council’s controlling Labour Group has proposed a change to several Cabinet assistant positions following the recent local election.

A drive for volunteers to help support a £3.4 million project at Pontefract Castle is underway.

Wakefield Council is launching a public consultation on how it’s Environmental Health teams deal with businesses and members of the public, especially when it comes to giving advice and enforcing the law.

Wakefield Council has launched a consultation to ask people their thoughts on the future of public health services for children and young people, aged from birth to 19 years old.

Wakefield Council remains in overall Labour control following the results of the 2015 local council elections announced today (Friday, May 8).

A nature inspired ‘Wild Wakefield’ day is taking place at Pugneys Country Park on Saturday (May 9) between 11am-2pm with a range of activities for families with children of all ages.

Registered for a postal vote but forgotten to post it? Don’t worry you can still use your vote in tomorrow's elections.