Newsroom Archive

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.

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.

Over 70 cafes, restaurants and community venues have signed up to Wakefield’s Breastfeeding Friendly scheme, a year since the initiative was launched.

Thousands of people visited Pontefract Park at the weekend to join in the Armed Forces Day celebrations.

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.

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.

Senior councillors are to discuss a new masterplan framework to support the next stage of the City Fields development in Wakefield.

Wakefield Council has opened a new surfaced pathway for cyclists and walkers in Pontefract.

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.

​Pontefract stall holder, Matthew Jones, has been named as Wakefield District’s Market Trader of the Year 2017.

More than 100 pupils from the Wakefield district are taking part in the 'Schools Yorkshire Tour' cycle relay.

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.

A South Elmsall youth club is to get a £7,000 makeover thanks to Wakefield Council’s contractor, Willmott Dixon.

Visit Pontefract Park this Sunday to join in the Armed Forces Day celebrations.

Wakefield Council is temporarily suspending water sports at Pugneys Country Park from Monday (June 12).

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.

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.

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.