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May 2017
Mon 29 May 2017
Thornes Park Athletics Stadium in Wakefield will be temporarily closed to host the counting of the district’s votes for the General Election on Wednesday 7, Thursday 8 and Friday 9 June.
Thu 25 May 2017
A special exhibition of portraits by world famous artist and illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake, is coming to Wakefield in July 2018.
Tue 23 May 2017
A series of family activities to entertain youngsters over the half-term break, including music inspired crafts and bike hire, are available at Wakefield Council venues.
Mon 22 May 2017
Council's reaction to the incident at Manchester Arena yesterday.
Sun 21 May 2017
People in the Wakefield district are being asked to make a pledge to volunteer and support local projects and communities.
Sun 21 May 2017
Pontefract Town Hall offers a beautiful ceremony location at the 18th Century, Grade II listed, building in the town’s historic centre to celebrate an extra special occasion.
Wed 17 May 2017
Cllr Kevin Barker has been appointed as the Mayor of Wakefield.
Tue 16 May 2017
Wakefield Business Week 2017 takes place in June with a packed programme of events - highlighting investment, job creation and entrepreneurship - and promoting the district as the place to do business
Mon 15 May 2017
Residents are being reminded that they need to be registered by midnight on Monday 22 May, in order to vote in June’s General Election.
Wed 10 May 2017
Wakefield Council’s controlling Labour Group has proposed changes to Cabinet Member positions for 2017/18.
Wed 10 May 2017
A new exhibition highlighting the history of a printing company in Pontefract opens in the town's museum this month.
Tue 09 May 2017
In the Wakefield area there are many children in need of a safe and caring home.
Sun 07 May 2017
Wakefield Council markets are taking part in 'Love Your Local Market' fortnight (17- 31 May) – where for just £10 people can book a stall.
Sun 07 May 2017
Wakefield Museum and the district's markets are helping to promote this year's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 8-14).
Sun 07 May 2017
Armed Forces Day celebrations are coming back to Pontefract Park this year.
Wed 03 May 2017
Wakefield Council’s Cabinet is to discuss changes to the business rates relief scheme, following the increased support announced in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget in March.
Tue 02 May 2017
Cllr Peter Box CBE, Leader of Wakefield Council and Jonathan Stone, Chairman of the Wakefield and District Community Trust, said: "Following a very positive meeting on Wednesday 26 April we are confident that by working together we have identified a way to bring a community stadium at Newmarket to fruition.
Mon 01 May 2017
Polling cards will start to be delivered to households this weekend, as the district gears up for the 2017 General Election.
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