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July 2015
Wed 29 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council is helping people swap sugary food and drinks for healthier alternatives, with interactive displays at events in the district this summer.
Tue 28 Jul 2015
This year the seaside is coming back to Wakefield and due to its continuing success will be making its first appearance in Castleford.
Tue 28 Jul 2015
As many as 210 young people aged 15-17 years old are taking part in inspirational community projects in the Wakefield district this summer.
Tue 28 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council is calling on the Government to scrap plans to close Wakefield Magistrates Court.
Mon 27 Jul 2015
Yorkshire Day celebrations are taking over Pontefract on August 1.
Thu 23 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council is warning people it will take a tough stance on fraudulent compensation claims after successfully prosecuting a woman at Wakefield Magistrates’ Court on July 23.
Wed 22 Jul 2015
Love Parks Week is being celebrated in the Council’s parks and green spaces across the district with a busy programme of events and activities.
Wed 22 Jul 2015
As the Council is set to celebrate Love Parks Week, Anglers Country Park and Haw Park Wood in Wintersett are to receive prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2015-16.
Mon 20 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council is working in partnership with organisations and landowners on a biological control trial for Himalayan balsam, a familiar feature of Yorkshire’s woodlands, watercourses, and waysides.
Mon 20 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council and Wakefield City Centre Partnership are backing a national ‘Healthy High Streets’ programme which aims to create jobs, reduce empty shops and encourage more people to come into the city centre.
Mon 20 Jul 2015
A new supported housing development which will enable older adults to live independently will be discussed by Wakefield councillors meeting on July 28.
Sun 19 Jul 2015
Wakefield councillors are to discuss the financial management of transferred funds to support adults with disabilities to live independently.
Thu 16 Jul 2015
With the summer holidays starting, Wakefield Council is warning young people to stay safe and stay away from potential dangers.
Wed 15 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council has issued a strong call to the Government to investigate the conduct of South Yorkshire Police at Orgreave during the Miners’ Strike.
Tue 14 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council is urging families in the district to check if they are eligible for free childcare for their two year old.
Tue 14 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council is inviting people to come along and take part in the next Cabinet on Tour event.
Tue 14 Jul 2015
Wakefield's museums have lots for families to get involved with this summer holiday – all for free.
Sun 12 Jul 2015
Wakefield Town Hall is to reopen after a major two-year refurbishment programme.
Thu 09 Jul 2015
Planned changes to bin collections across the Wakefield district go live on Tuesday July 14.
Tue 07 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council Leader Councillor Peter Box CBE has issued a strong challenge to the Government to back its announcement of progress on devolution with strong action.
Tue 07 Jul 2015
Wakefield Council has welcomed the news that Castleford Tiger’s new stadium development has been given the green light.
Mon 06 Jul 2015
An exciting programme of music has been unveiled for Pontefract Castle’s Proms in the Castle event.
Wed 01 Jul 2015
A team of over 50s from Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford will represent Yorkshire at the national Walking Football finals on Monday 6 July.
Mon 29 Jun 2015
The second part of a two-stage exhibition showing rarely seen recruitment posters from the First World War, has opened at Wakefield Museum.
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