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January 2016
Wed 27 Jan 2016
Wakefield Council has been named as one of the top 100 employers for apprenticeships in the country at a top awards ceremony.
Tue 26 Jan 2016
A flood awareness event is being arranged by Wakefield Council to help residents and local businesses be prepared for flooding.
Mon 25 Jan 2016
We are supporting the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) by reminding residents that they need to be registered to be able to vote in the May elections.
Thu 21 Jan 2016
Wakefield's famous Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb returns for its 10th year and promises to be the biggest and best yet.
Wed 20 Jan 2016
Wakefield Council has announced that Cllr Kevin Barker has been appointed as the district’s new deputy Mayor.
Tue 19 Jan 2016
Senior councillors are to discuss Wakefield’s Annual Public Health report – which focuses on a 1,000 day challenge to give new babies in the district the best start in life.
Tue 19 Jan 2016
Members of Wakefield Council’s Cabinet are to discuss a report into how the district could support Syrian refugees, as part of the UK resettlement programme.
Mon 18 Jan 2016
Wakefield Council’s key decision makers are being asked to approve regeneration proposals for Castleford Town Centre and the riverside area.
Mon 18 Jan 2016
Wakefield Council’s key decision makers are set to discuss how to address parking issues at Fitzwilliam Country Park and railway station.
Wed 13 Jan 2016
Wakefield Council is gearing up to help to keep the roads moving this winter with regular gritting and is asking drivers to do a few simple tasks to drive safe in wintery conditions.
Tue 12 Jan 2016
The Leader of Wakefield Council is asking the Government and Environment Agency to give assurance to Wakefield residents that any future flood defences further upstream do not have a negative impact on the district.
Tue 12 Jan 2016
Wakefield Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. The partnership aims to work more closely to provide economic and business growth opportunities for the Wakefield district.
Thu 07 Jan 2016
Wakefield Council will be introducing its first Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on Monday (11 January) covering Pontefract Park, the race course and surrounding area.
Wed 06 Jan 2016
Residents in the Wakefield area are being encouraged to make sure that they’re registered to vote in time for the May 5 elections.
Wed 06 Jan 2016
Wakefield Council is offering support to residents and businesses that have been affected by flooding in the district.
Tue 05 Jan 2016
Frickley Mews in South Elmsall is now ready to open its doors to new residents. The brand new state-of-the-art development consists of 67 apartments offering independent living to people aged over 50 who have an assessed need for care and support. The development has been delivered by Wakefield Council in partnership with Chevin Housing Association, (part of the Together Housing Group).
Tue 05 Jan 2016
Work on the Wakefield Eastern Relief Road (WERR) remains on track, after a team worked around the clock throughout Christmas Day and Boxing Day to install a major traffic bridge underneath the railway.
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