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March 2017
Tue 28 Mar 2017
New gym facilities at Normanton are being launched at a free open weekend.
Mon 27 Mar 2017
The number of fly-tipping incidents in the Wakefield district has fallen by more than a fifth, latest Council figures have revealed.
Mon 27 Mar 2017
There is still time to apply for Wakefield Council's latest apprenticeships ahead of Sunday's deadline (2 April).
Mon 27 Mar 2017
The hunt is on to find the district’s Market Trader of the Year 2017.
Sun 26 Mar 2017
Work has resumed on the £3.5 million Key to the North project at Pontefract Castle.
Thu 23 Mar 2017
The Leader of Wakefield Council has extended his deepest sympathies to all the families and friends of those affected by the attack in London yesterday (22 March).
Wed 22 Mar 2017
Eight workplaces have been awarded a Wakefield Wellbeing Charter Mark - for their commitment to the health and wellbeing of their staff.
Tue 21 Mar 2017
Over 100 applications to fund community projects across the Wakefield district have been given the green light.
Tue 21 Mar 2017
Residents will get the opportunity to have their say on the Council’s parking permit proposals, if senior councillors give it the go-ahead.
Mon 20 Mar 2017
Wakefield Council is supporting a new campaign to highlight the importance and effectiveness of local stop smoking services, such as Yorkshire Smokefree Wakefield.
Thu 16 Mar 2017
Wakefield's historic Woolley Hall looks set for a new lease of life as the Council finalise the sale.
Thu 16 Mar 2017
Merran McRae's appointment as the new Chief Executive of Wakefield Council, has been confirmed at Full Council today (16 March 2017).
Tue 14 Mar 2017
Wakefield Council is encouraging people to speak out about child abuse and to report it.
Mon 13 Mar 2017
Activities at two of the district’s parks and a golf course will close next month as the Council is forced to make yet more savings in response to Government cuts.
Mon 13 Mar 2017
Wakefield Council is supporting the British Hedgehogs 'strimmer campaign' by joining their Hedgehog Heroes Roll of Honour.
Mon 13 Mar 2017
Outwood Park is all set for a ‘blooming marvellous’ summer after volunteers planted new bulbs, shrubs and flowers.
Mon 13 Mar 2017
Garden waste collections start this week in the Wakefield district.
Fri 10 Mar 2017
Merran McRae is being recommended as the new Chief Executive of Wakefield Council, subject to confirmation at Full Council on 16 March 2017.
Tue 07 Mar 2017
People with an interest in supporting the work of Wakefield Council are being invited to apply to become co-opted members of its overview and scrutiny committees
Tue 07 Mar 2017
Wakefield Council is opening applications this week for its nationally recognised apprenticeship programme.
Thu 02 Mar 2017
Construction is now underway on Minsthorpe's new multi-million pound leisure centre.
Thu 02 Mar 2017
The Young Enterprise Market returned to the city centre on Saturday (25 February) to help find entrepreneurs of the future and teach young people business skills.
Wed 01 Mar 2017
Wakefield Council has welcomed a transport levy from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The levy is being used by the Council, and other local authorities across the region, to boost transport schemes.
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