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August 2015
Thu 27 Aug 2015
Nominations have now closed for the forthcoming Wakefield Council by-election for the Pontefract North ward.
Thu 27 Aug 2015
Wakefield Council is working in partnership with Trinity Walk, the Ridings Shopping Centre, Jobcentre and other town centre retailers to host a job fair to advertise Christmas vacancies.
Mon 24 Aug 2015
Work on the £3.5 million Key to the North project will start on site at Pontefract Castle at the beginning of September.
Sun 23 Aug 2015
An estimated 10,000 people headed into Castleford when Wakefield Council brought the seaside to the town for the first time.
Thu 20 Aug 2015
Members of Wakefield Council’s Cabinet meeting on September 1 will discuss a set of plans which provide planning policy for future retail, town centre, leisure, recreation and open space development across the district.
Thu 20 Aug 2015
Eight out of ten people are satisfied with their local area in the Wakefield District as a place to live, according to a report being presented to senior councillors next week.
Wed 19 Aug 2015
Wakefield Council is working with partner organisations to offer free courses aimed at helping individuals aged 19 or over improve their wellbeing and try something new.
Wed 19 Aug 2015
Students across the Wakefield district are today finding out their results in their GCSE examinations.
Mon 17 Aug 2015
Huge crowds descended on Wakefield when the Council brought the seaside to the city.
Mon 17 Aug 2015
A by election is to take place in the Wakefield District on Thursday, 24 September 2015, due to the resignation of Paula Sheriff MP, who represented the Pontefract North No 12 Ward on the Council
Mon 17 Aug 2015
Local residents are invited to a 'Love Where You Live' event in Havercroft and Ryhill.
Wed 12 Aug 2015
Young people across the Wakefield district are today receiving their A Level results.
Mon 10 Aug 2015
Wakefield Council is supporting local people to grow their own fruit and vegetables this National Allotment Week, 10 to 16 August.
Mon 10 Aug 2015
Each household across the district is to receive a form in August asking them to confirm details of the people in their home who are eligible to vote.
Mon 10 Aug 2015
Local residents are invited to a 'Love Where You Live' event in Crofton.
Wed 05 Aug 2015
Wakefield Council has welcomed a decision by magistrates to impose a three year criminal behaviour order on a man who had deliberately exposed himself in Pontefract.
Mon 03 Aug 2015
Wakefield and district safeguarding children board is backing a new campaign to warn young people of the dangers of sharing sexual images to combat a growing 'sexting’ problem in West Yorkshire.
Mon 03 Aug 2015
Wakefield Council has teamed up with a primary school in Pontefract to launch an art project to celebrate the town’s historic buildings.
Sun 02 Aug 2015
Whether you are looking to improve your skills, take a vocational course or start a new hobby, Wakefield Council's Adult Education Service has over 500 courses to help you on your way.
Sun 02 Aug 2015
Business owners in the district have reported that their overall performance has improved in the past year.
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