Newsroom Archive

New gym facilities at Normanton are being launched at a free open weekend.

The number of fly-tipping incidents in the Wakefield district has fallen by more than a fifth, latest Council figures have revealed.

There is still time to apply for Wakefield Council's latest apprenticeships ahead of Sunday's deadline (2 April).

The hunt is on to find the district’s Market Trader of the Year 2017.

Work has resumed on the £3.5 million Key to the North project at Pontefract Castle.

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).

Eight workplaces have been awarded a Wakefield Wellbeing Charter Mark - for their commitment to the health and wellbeing of their staff.

Over 100 applications to fund community projects across the Wakefield district have been given the green light.

Residents will get the opportunity to have their say on the Council’s parking permit proposals, if senior councillors give it the go-ahead.

Wakefield Council is supporting a new campaign to highlight the importance and effectiveness of local stop smoking services, such as Yorkshire Smokefree Wakefield.

Wakefield's historic Woolley Hall looks set for a new lease of life as the Council finalise the sale.

​Merran McRae's appointment as the new Chief Executive of Wakefield Council, has been confirmed at Full Council today (16 March 2017).

Wakefield Council is encouraging people to speak out about child abuse and to report it.

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.

​Wakefield Council is supporting the British Hedgehogs 'strimmer campaign' by joining their Hedgehog Heroes Roll of Honour.

Outwood Park is all set for a ‘blooming marvellous’ summer after volunteers planted new bulbs, shrubs and flowers.

Garden waste collections start this week in the Wakefield district.

Merran McRae is being recommended as the new Chief Executive of Wakefield Council, subject to confirmation at Full Council on 16 March 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

Wakefield Council is opening applications this week for its nationally recognised apprenticeship programme.

Construction is now underway on Minsthorpe's new multi-million pound leisure centre.

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.

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.