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December 2016
Fri 23 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council has put teams on standby to tackle any issues caused by the weather conditions expected over the Christmas period.
Fri 23 Dec 2016
Residents are being reminded to be safe and keep healthy over the Christmas and New Year period, with tips to plan ahead.
Tue 20 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council is reminding residents over 60 of the Government's Winter Fuel Payment, to help stop them falling into fuel poverty.
Tue 20 Dec 2016
An ambitious 'Wakefield 100' campaign has achieved its goal to support 100 local businesses in 100 days.
Tue 20 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council is continuing to get tough on fly-tippers in the district.
Mon 19 Dec 2016
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.
Mon 19 Dec 2016
Pupils from St Peter and Paul's School helped to re-open a new play area in South Elmsall, Pontefract.
Tue 13 Dec 2016
Actress Katherine Kelly is being recognised for her achievements as one of three nominees to be awarded a Wakefield Star.
Tue 13 Dec 2016
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.
Tue 13 Dec 2016
People are being invited to come along and take part in Wakefield Council’s next Cabinet on Tour event.
Tue 13 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council's Cabinet are meeting to discuss possible changes to Wakefield's local Council Tax Support scheme.
Tue 13 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council is clamping down on fly-tipping in the district by introducing fines of £400
Tue 13 Dec 2016
A new approach to help deal with vacant and derelict land will be discussed by Wakefield’s senior councillors.
Tue 13 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council's Cabinet looks set to agree the events taking place in the district next year.
Tue 13 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council has brought together partners to make sure they are ready to respond to incidents of domestic abuse over the festive period.
Tue 13 Dec 2016
Pontefract Museum is welcoming a very special visitor later this month.
Fri 09 Dec 2016
People are being asked to help prevent the spread of Avian flu to the UK’s domestic birds.
Thu 08 Dec 2016
The Council is considering changes to the way it provides School Crossing Patrollers in a bid to ensure the service can continue.
Thu 08 Dec 2016
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.
Thu 08 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council is focusing on providing essential services for people who need them most between Christmas and New Year.
Thu 08 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council has received national recognition for the work of its Liaison and Diversion Service.
Wed 07 Dec 2016
People are being invited to come along and take part in Wakefield Council’s next Cabinet on Tour event.
Wed 07 Dec 2016
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.
Tue 06 Dec 2016
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.
Mon 05 Dec 2016
Wakefield Council is urging those who fall into an 'at risk' group to get the free NHS flu vaccine this winter.
Fri 02 Dec 2016
The Chief Executive of Wakefield Council, Joanne Roney OBE, is to be recommended as Chief Executive of Manchester City Council, subject to confirmation.
Thu 01 Dec 2016
A delegation from Konin who visited Wakefield to promote economic cooperation between the cities has praised the district.
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