Newsroom Archive

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.

Wakefield Council has offered its condolences to those affected by the terror attacks in Belgium.

Ossett Library will temporarily close later this Spring for refurbishment works to take place.

Wakefield Council has today announced plans to create a new Visitor Information Point at Wakefield Cathedral.

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.

A new initiative has been launched to seek out residents' and business people's ideas about the future of the district.

Refurbishment plans for one of Castleford's important historic buildings have been given a significant boost by Wakefield Council.

Wakefield Council is urging people to be aware of the signs of child abuse and to help tackle it by reporting any concerns.

Wakefield Council’s domestic abuse service is now available seven days a week – making it even easier for residents to get help and support.

Major restoration work has started on one of Pontefract’s landmark buildings, which will see it transformed to its former glory.

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.

Wakefield Council is offering free dog chipping to help dog owners in the district meet the new legal requirements.

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.

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.

The feasibility study, looking into a new multi-purpose leisure facility in Pontefract Park, is now underway.

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.

Wakefield Council is this week opening applications for its nationally recognised apprenticeship programme.

The hunt is on to find Wakefield’s Market Trader of the Year 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.

​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.

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.

South Elmsall Market is hosting a Preloved Market on Saturday 5 March selling everything from arts and crafts to vintage and collectors’ items.

Homeowners in the Wakefield district on low incomes could be eligible for a fully funded heating system thanks to a new scheme.

Senior Wakefield councillors are to discuss changing the business rates relief scheme which could set new rules for charities based outside of the district.

Wakefield councillors are to discuss extending a mortgage support scheme to offer advice to older residents at risk of losing their homes.

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.

Castleford school children are getting the chance to have their say on plans for new play equipment at the Three Lane Ends play area.