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June 2016
Tue 28 Jun 2016
The Council is taking action against landlords that do not have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors fitted in the homes they rent out.
Tue 28 Jun 2016
Wakefield Council is set to lead a trade delegation to China next month (15 July).
Mon 27 Jun 2016
Wakefield Council is seeking assurance from the Post Office that customer needs will be met if the proposal to move the service to Trinity Walk goes ahead.
Sun 26 Jun 2016
Thousands of people filled Pontefract Park on Saturday (25 June) for the Council’s annual Armed Forces Day celebrations.
Sun 26 Jun 2016
Wakefield Council’s domestic abuse service is highlighting the help it offers to perpetrators of violence - in a bid to break the cycle of abuse.
Sun 26 Jun 2016
Wakefield Council is making changes to the times of some of its Full Council meetings to make it even easier for more people to attend.
Tue 21 Jun 2016
A Castleford road has been named after an heroic WW2 pilot, who sacrificed his life to save the Cutsyke community in 1941.
Tue 21 Jun 2016
Castleford's Three Lane Ends play area to get new play equipment Castleford school children joined the Leader of Wakefield Council to officially reopen Three Lane Ends Play area, after a £46k transformation.
Mon 20 Jun 2016
The summer turns sweet on Sunday 10 July when the annual Pontefract Liquorice Festival hits the town.
Sun 19 Jun 2016
Visit Pontefract Park this Saturday to celebrate the Council’s Armed Forces Day.
Thu 16 Jun 2016
Crowds gathered today (Friday) at Wakefield’s war memorial beside County Hall to pay tribute to Jo Cox, MP for Batley and Spen.
Tue 14 Jun 2016
Wakefield Council is launching the Wakefield breastfeeding friendly scheme to make it easier for mothers to breasDatfeed in the district.
Mon 13 Jun 2016
Senior councillors have discussed next year’s Tour de Yorkshire at Wakefield Council’s Cabinet meeting held today (June 14).
Mon 13 Jun 2016
The Council is reminding residents that Thornes Park Athletics Stadium in Wakefield will be temporarily closed to host the counting of the district’s votes on Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 and Friday 24 June.
Mon 13 Jun 2016
Councillor Peter Box CBE, Leader of Wakefield, will today (Tuesday) lead a one minute silence to show support for those affected by the weekend’s tragic events in Orlando, USA where 50 people were killed and many more were injured.
Sun 12 Jun 2016
Wakefield Council is taking over the powers for enforcing parking restrictions across the district from13 June
Mon 13 Jun 2016
Voters in the district are being reminded to use their vote in the EU Referendum on Thursday 23 June
Wed 08 Jun 2016
Wakefield Council is reminding women across the district to go for their smear tests as one in four do not attend.
Wed 08 Jun 2016
Wakefield Council has launched a new campaign to stimulate more housing development across the district by offering greater support to smaller and medium-sized housebuilders.
Tue 07 Jun 2016
Residents of the Wakefield district are being given the opportunity to send their good wishes to the Queen for her 90th official birthday.
Mon 06 Jun 2016
Wakefield Council is asking residents for their views on proposed changes to opening hours at Council libraries.
Sun 05 Jun 2016
Councillors are being asked to approve a plan which sets out how the Council works with partners to support children and families.
Tue 31 May 2016
People are being invited by Wakefield Council to come along and take part in the next Cabinet on Tour event.
Tue 31 May 2016
A full review of all parking charges across the district is be launched, to ensure that the new policy does more to support local business, local people and secure the future of parking facilities.
Tue 31 May 2016
With EURO 2016 starting next week, Wakefield Council is encouraging residents to enjoy the tournament safely.
Tue 31 May 2016
Wakefield Business Week takes place this month (13 June) with a packed programme of events highlighting global opportunities, job creation, entrepreneurs, and investment in the district.
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