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January 2017
Wed 25 Jan 2017
The West Yorkshire History Centre, Wakefield, is opening its doors to the public starting with a community open day on Saturday 11 February from 10.30am – 4.00pm.
Wed 25 Jan 2017
Wakefield is set to benefit from a share of £67.5m additional investment in to the Leeds City Region.
Tue 24 Jan 2017
Wakefield Council’s next Cabinet on Tour event is taking place in South Elmsall where the Council’s Cabinet will be setting the budget for 2017/2018.
Tue 24 Jan 2017
The Leader of Wakefield Council has welcomed the Prime Minister's proposals to create new educational institutions to support innovation and boost skills – and is now calling on the Government to support the City's university aspirations.
Tue 24 Jan 2017
A new government benchmark called 'Progress Eight' shows that Wakefield schools are the best in West Yorkshire.
Tue 24 Jan 2017
Wakefield Council is urging people and organisations across the district to sign up and support Breathe 2025, a campaign which aims for children to grow up smokefree and protected from health harms caused by tobacco.
Tue 24 Jan 2017
A young mum who gave up smoking in pregnancy is urging others to seek help to give their baby the best start in life.
Mon 23 Jan 2017
Wakefield Council has welcomed a decision by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, which supports the action it took to protect Pontefract’s medieval Counting House from collapse.
Mon 23 Jan 2017
Two new visitor maps have been launched to signpost visitors to key attractions in Wakefield city centre and Pontefract town centre.
Thu 19 Jan 2017
Wakefield Council is taking the next step in its redevelopment plans for the city centre's historic Civic Quarter.
Wed 18 Jan 2017
A man who fly-tipped bags of rubbish at Hessle Common in Wakefield has been ordered to pay £1,210 in fines and court costs.
Tue 17 Jan 2017
Wakefield Council, working in partnership with Shanks Waste Management Ltd, teamed up with a local charity as part of its ‘Pass It On’ scheme - which encourages residents to “pass on” their unwanted household items.
Tue 17 Jan 2017
Senior Wakefield councillors are to discuss two reports which highlight the district’s public health challenges.
Mon 16 Jan 2017
Wakefield Council is investing over £1m into community projects across the district as part of its Capital Grants Programme.
Thu 12 Jan 2017
Knottingley Sports Centre and Castleford Swimming Pool will close on Friday 3 February, as work gets underway to design the £14.8m leisure and well-being centre in Pontefract Park.
Mon 09 Jan 2017
More than 60 organisations including GP surgeries, coffee shops, libraries, and community centres have joined Wakefield’s Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme.
Mon 09 Jan 2017
The Pontefract Townscape Heritage Initiative is launching a fun architectural treasure hunt around Pontefract Town Centre for children and families.
Mon 09 Jan 2017
Residents are invited to see the newly renovated ceremony suite at the Pontefract Registration Office.
Wed 04 Jan 2017
Award-winning celebrity chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli, is joining the line-up for Wakefield’s famous Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb next month.
Tue 03 Jan 2017
Workers are being asked to share their experiences of the district’s famous ‘After Eight’ factory - to celebrate 40 years of the iconic mint being made in Castleford.
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