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March 2016
Mon 28 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council will be delivering poll cards to households in the district from tomorrow (Wednesday 30 March). Any residents that do not receive their cards are asked to get in touch.
Thu 24 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council has offered its condolences to those affected by the terror attacks in Belgium.
Thu 24 Mar 2016
Ossett Library will temporarily close later this Spring for refurbishment works to take place.
Thu 24 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council has today announced plans to create a new Visitor Information Point at Wakefield Cathedral.
Wed 23 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council's key decision makers are to discuss a Neighbourhood Plan for Walton which will be used by the Council to help make decisions on future planning applications in the area.
Tue 22 Mar 2016
A new initiative has been launched to seek out residents' and business people's ideas about the future of the district.
Tue 22 Mar 2016
Refurbishment plans for one of Castleford's important historic buildings have been given a significant boost by Wakefield Council.
Tue 22 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council is urging people to be aware of the signs of child abuse and to help tackle it by reporting any concerns.
Tue 15 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council’s domestic abuse service is now available seven days a week – making it even easier for residents to get help and support.
Tue 15 Mar 2016
Major restoration work has started on one of Pontefract’s landmark buildings, which will see it transformed to its former glory.
Mon 14 Mar 2016
Tenders are being invited from Yorkshire businesses to operate a café in Pontefract Castle’s new visitor centre when it opens in late summer this year.
Mon 14 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council is offering free dog chipping to help dog owners in the district meet the new legal requirements.
Wed 09 Mar 2016
Wakefield’s first dedicated retail recruitment website – www.flair4retail.co.uk – has been launched in partnership between Wakefield Council, Jobcentre Plus, Trinity Walk and The Ridings Shopping Centre to help more people into work.
Wed 09 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council Leader, Councillor Peter Box CBE, has today shown his support for construction projects in the district by signing a Minimum Standards Charter alongside members of the three local unions for construction - Unite, UCATT and GMB.
Wed 09 Mar 2016
The feasibility study, looking into a new multi-purpose leisure facility in Pontefract Park, is now underway.
Tue 08 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council is inviting those who wish to stand for election at the forthcoming local elections or Police and Crime Commissioner elections to a pre-nomination briefing session.
Tue 08 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council is this week opening applications for its nationally recognised apprenticeship programme.
Tue 08 Mar 2016
The hunt is on to find Wakefield’s Market Trader of the Year 2016.
Thu 03 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council’s budget for 2016/17 has been approved at a special Budget meeting of the Full Council. There were 46 votes for and eight votes against the proposal and two abstentions.
Thu 03 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council is supporting a regional campaign that aims to further reduce supply and demand for illegal tobacco, including stopping dealers who sell to children.
Wed 02 Mar 2016
Councillors are to discuss a 'Good Growth' plan which sets out the Council and its partners ambitions to improve the long term economy of the Wakefield district.
Wed 02 Mar 2016
South Elmsall Market is hosting a Preloved Market on Saturday 5 March selling everything from arts and crafts to vintage and collectors’ items.
Tue 01 Mar 2016
Homeowners in the Wakefield district on low incomes could be eligible for a fully funded heating system thanks to a new scheme.
Tue 01 Mar 2016
Senior Wakefield councillors are to discuss changing the business rates relief scheme which could set new rules for charities based outside of the district.
Tue 01 Mar 2016
Wakefield councillors are to discuss extending a mortgage support scheme to offer advice to older residents at risk of losing their homes.
Tue 01 Mar 2016
Wakefield Council is supporting residents to get more involved in their environment and improve their health and wellbeing by taking part in a local gardening competition.
Tue 01 Mar 2016
Castleford school children are getting the chance to have their say on plans for new play equipment at the Three Lane Ends play area.
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