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June 2017
Tue 27 Jun 2017
Wakefield Council has been given an £820,000 boost to support cultural programmes for the district's museums and castles and help to get more local people involved.
Tue 27 Jun 2017
Wakefield Museum’s first ever exhibition to celebrate the culture and lives of the LGBT+ community – which includes lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans people, is to take place this summer.
Sun 25 Jun 2017
Over 70 cafes, restaurants and community venues have signed up to Wakefield’s Breastfeeding Friendly scheme, a year since the initiative was launched.
Tue 20 Jun 2017
Thousands of people visited Pontefract Park at the weekend to join in the Armed Forces Day celebrations.
Tue 20 Jun 2017
The Leader of Wakefield Council has given a warm welcome to the new Chief Executive, Merran McRae who has taken up the post this week.
Mon 19 Jun 2017
The success of a local housing developer, set up by Wakefield Council and WDH, looks set to bring even more high quality and affordable homes to the district.
Mon 19 Jun 2017
Senior councillors are to discuss a new masterplan framework to support the next stage of the City Fields development in Wakefield.
Mon 19 Jun 2017
Wakefield Council has opened a new surfaced pathway for cyclists and walkers in Pontefract.
Mon 19 Jun 2017
Wakefield Council and Pontefract Civic Society have signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding' which sets out how they will work together to promote the historic town.
Tue 13 Jun 2017
Pontefract stall holder, Matthew Jones, has been named as Wakefield District’s Market Trader of the Year 2017.
Tue 13 Jun 2017
More than 100 pupils from the Wakefield district are taking part in the 'Schools Yorkshire Tour' cycle relay.
Tue 13 Jun 2017
Wakefield Council is asking external organisations for feedback on the district's markets to seek assurance that the way the markets are currently being delivered gives residents the best possible service and provides the best value for money.
Mon 12 Jun 2017
A South Elmsall youth club is to get a £7,000 makeover thanks to Wakefield Council’s contractor, Willmott Dixon.
Mon 12 Jun 2017
Visit Pontefract Park this Sunday to join in the Armed Forces Day celebrations.
Thu 08 Jun 2017
Wakefield Council is temporarily suspending water sports at Pugneys Country Park from Monday (June 12).
Sun 04 Jun 2017
In reaction to the terrorist attack that took place in London at the weekend, Cllr Peter Box CBE, Leader of Wakefield Council, said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific events in London at the weekend. Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those that have been affected, especially to those that have been injured and those families that have lost their loved ones.
Thu 01 Jun 2017
The Wakefield Eastern Relief Road (WERR) was officially opened by the Wakefield Council Leader, Cllr Peter Box CBE, at the end of April. The Council now wants to officially name the road and is asking residents for their suggestions.
Wed 31 May 2017
A new visitor centre at Pontefract Castle – featuring a café, shop and museum space has opened its doors to the public. The project has been made possible thanks to a £3.04m National Lottery grant.
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