Newsroom Archive

The festive spirit is coming to the district as it gears up for Christmas markets and lights switch-ons.

Thousands of visitors are expected at Thornes Park in Wakefield to enjoy the Council's annual bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday November 7.

Councillors will decide whether to keep Wakefield’s local Council Tax Support scheme in place, which supports thousands of adults on a low income, for another year.

Canvassers from Wakefield Council are visiting households in the district to speak to residents who so far haven’t responded to requests for information to make sure they are registered to vote.

Councilors are to discuss proposals to merge two special educational needs schools in the district - Wakefield Pathways School and Kingsland Primary School.

Wakefield Council is improving roads, parks and buildings as part of an £1.2 million investment programme for the South East.

The Leader of Wakefield Council toured the Poppy Wave at Yorkshire Sculpture Park to pay respects for those that have served and are still serving in the armed forces.

There’s plenty to do over the October half term – including Halloween themed events - as Wakefield Council hosts a series family activities.

Wakefield Council is backing National Adoption Week, (October 19 – 25) which this year is focused on encouraging people to come forward to give a child or a sibling group a loving and permanent home.

A Ceremonies Fair is taking place at Wakefield Town Hall on November 15 from 11am – 3pm which is aimed at people who are planning a special occasion such as a wedding, civil partnership, renewal of vows, remembrance or naming ceremony.

Wakefield Council is looking for people to care for adults in their own home this Shared Lives week.

A talk will be taking place to explore the link between Pontefract Castle and the Battle of Agincourt 600 years ago.

A public consultation is being launched on plans for a £3 million scheme to improve facilities at Castleford railway station.

Wakefield Council has been ‘highly commended’ for its apprenticeship programme - which gives opportunities to young people from across the district to learn new skills to develop their careers.

Wakefield Council has accepted an offer on historic Woolley Hall.

Anyone interested in becoming a teacher is invited to a special open evening where they can find out all they need to know about training – from a teacher training provider rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.