Newsroom Archive

Wakefield Council has put teams on standby to tackle any issues caused by the weather conditions expected over the Christmas period.

Residents are being reminded to be safe and keep healthy over the Christmas and New Year period, with tips to plan ahead.

Wakefield Council is reminding residents over 60 of the Government's Winter Fuel Payment, to help stop them falling into fuel poverty.

An ambitious 'Wakefield 100' campaign has achieved its goal to support 100 local businesses in 100 days.

Wakefield Council is continuing to get tough on fly-tippers in the district.

A new section of a bus lane has opened on one of the busiest roads in Wakefield - to make it easier for people to get into the city centre.

Pupils from St Peter and Paul's School helped to re-open a new play area in South Elmsall, Pontefract.

Actress Katherine Kelly is being recognised for her achievements as one of three nominees to be awarded a Wakefield Star.

Senior Councillors are to discuss a document which sets out planning policy for future retail, town centre, leisure, recreation and open space development across the district.

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

Wakefield Council's Cabinet are meeting to discuss possible changes to Wakefield's local Council Tax Support scheme.

Wakefield Council is clamping down on fly-tipping in the district by introducing fines of £400

A new approach to help deal with vacant and derelict land will be discussed by Wakefield’s senior councillors.

​Wakefield Council's Cabinet looks set to agree the events taking place in the district next year.

Wakefield Council has brought together partners to make sure they are ready to respond to incidents of domestic abuse over the festive period.

Pontefract Museum is welcoming a very special visitor later this month.

People are being asked to help prevent the spread of Avian flu to the UK’s domestic birds.

The Council is considering changes to the way it provides School Crossing Patrollers in a bid to ensure the service can continue.

Work will begin next year to transform the Kirkgate area for road users and pedestrians, after the West Yorkshire Combined Authority gave the funding the green light.

Wakefield Council is focusing on providing essential services for people who need them most between Christmas and New Year.

Wakefield Council has received national recognition for the work of its Liaison and Diversion Service.

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

Wakefield Council is reminding residents and businesses there’s just over a week left to have their say on how they would choose to balance the Council’s budget.

Wakefield Council is reminding residents free parking is on offer to make it easier and more affordable for people to do their Christmas shopping in the district.

Wakefield Council is urging those who fall into an 'at risk' group to get the free NHS flu vaccine this winter.

The Chief Executive of Wakefield Council, Joanne Roney OBE, is to be recommended as Chief Executive of Manchester City Council, subject to confirmation.

A delegation from Konin who visited Wakefield to promote economic cooperation between the cities has praised the district.