Newsroom Archive

The Council is taking action against landlords that do not have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors fitted in the homes they rent out.

Wakefield Council is set to lead a trade delegation to China next month (15 July).

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.

Thousands of people filled Pontefract Park on Saturday (25 June) for the Council’s annual Armed Forces Day celebrations.

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.

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.

A Castleford road has been named after an heroic WW2 pilot, who sacrificed his life to save the Cutsyke community in 1941.

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.

The summer turns sweet on Sunday 10 July when the annual Pontefract Liquorice Festival hits the town.

Visit Pontefract Park this Saturday to celebrate the Council’s Armed Forces Day.

Crowds gathered today (Friday) at Wakefield’s war memorial beside County Hall to pay tribute to Jo Cox, MP for Batley and Spen.

Wakefield Council is launching the Wakefield breastfeeding friendly scheme to make it easier for mothers to breasDatfeed in the district.

Senior councillors have discussed next year’s Tour de Yorkshire at Wakefield Council’s Cabinet meeting held today (June 14).

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.

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.

Wakefield Council is taking over the powers for enforcing parking restrictions across the district from13 June

Voters in the district are being reminded to use their vote in the EU Referendum on Thursday 23 June

Wakefield Council is reminding women across the district to go for their smear tests as one in four do not attend. ​

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.

Residents of the Wakefield district are being given the opportunity to send their good wishes to the Queen for her 90th official birthday.

Wakefield Council is asking residents for their views on proposed changes to opening hours at Council libraries.

Councillors are being asked to approve a plan which sets out how the Council works with partners to support children and families.

People are being invited by Wakefield Council to come along and take part in the next Cabinet on Tour event.

​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.

With EURO 2016 starting next week, Wakefield Council is encouraging residents to enjoy the tournament safely.

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.