Newsroom Archive

Wakefield’s ward councillors have awarded £43,081 in grants to 69 community groups and charities since April.

Wakefield Council has been given additional funding of nearly £2 million from the Department of Transport to repair roads and potholes in the district.

Wakefield Councillors have today outlined their support to boost the future of high streets across the district.

Wakefield Council has welcomed news that a combined bid by local authorities to retain most of their business rates growth has been approved by the government.

Wakefield Council is winter ready and advising residents to take steps to stay safe and keep healthy during any spells of cold weather.

Wakefield Council is offering grants to business owners in Knottingley to make improvements to their shops.

Local people are being asked to help shape the future of the district by giving their views on an initial draft version of Wakefield Council’s Local Plan.

Wakefield Council is to continue leading and driving forward the transformation of its children and young people’s services.

Wakefield Council has been awarded a prestigious national award for its transport services.

Wakefield Council is focusing on providing essential services to those who need them the most over Christmas and New Year.

A man who threatened a Wakefield Council officer who was visiting his business premises after reports of an illegal fire - has been ordered to pay £3,350 in fines and costs at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.

Wakefield Council is all set to welcome the Tour de Yorkshire to the district on Friday 3 May 2019

Wakefield Council, working in partnership with Renewi, is asking residents to think about recycling more during the festive period with the launch of its ‘Santa Says Recycle’ campaign.

Parents are being encouraged to get their two and three year olds vaccinated against flu. It comes after figures released by the local health authority show that, in the Wakefield district, the number of children receiving the vaccine is below the national average.

As temperatures drop to freezing and water turns to ice, Wakefield Council is reminding residents of the hidden dangers of frozen lakes, streams and rivers.