Newsroom Archive

It will be closed from 6pm Thursday 1 August 2019 to 6am Friday 2 August 2019. An alternative exit will be available.

Experiences have been shared with Knaresborough castle officials who are starting their restoration journey.

Get those buckets and spades at the ready - the seaside is coming to Wakefield and Castleford this summer.

Wakefield Council is inviting residents and businesses to join a litter pick with a difference.

A planning application has been submitted for the building of 161 residential units in Altofts.

As many as 275million children worldwide are exposed to domestic abuse in the home.

More artists sign-up for Wakefield's Festival of the Moon two weeks of celebrations.

Early Help will provide families across the district with an easier way to acces support.

Peter Dwyer CBE stated that progress is 'at least in line and potentially in advance of others'.

The cinema will be opening in The Ridings Centre on Friday 16 August.

Campaign to raise awareness of training, skills and other support to help residents.

If approved, the new pedestrian zone from Drury Lane to Wood Street will be open by year-end.

An initiative that helps migrants to settle into Wakefield and become part of the local community has supported more than 1,000 people in its first year.

Visitors to Anglers Country Park can enjoy new and improved café facilities from Tuesday

One of the most significant successes was the £20million Leisure and Wellbeing Hub.

Wakefield Council is participating in a pilot scheme to help recover unpaid Council Tax.

Members of the public can sign-up to be part of an upcoming archaeological excavation at Pontefract Castle.

Step-Up will be held at Kellingley Social Club, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

The multi-million-pound work to transform the visitor experience at the castle comes to an end.

“One giant leap for Wakefield” as 2 weeks of lunar-inspired events are announced, including space-themed guests.

Council campaign to help protect district's children from the effects of smoking.

A man has been jailed for 21 days for breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CB0) at a Wakefield hospital.

Young people and parents warned of risks of swimming in deep water.

Special masonry work continues to prevent climbing and damage to the monument.

An exhibition exploring death in Ancient Egypt has officially opened in Wakefield.

The company is hiring more staff to fulfil increased exports demand.

The companies reported a combined gross turnover of £3.9 billion in the last financial year.

A free event on how to make money go further during the summer is being held on 25 July.

Service which provides support to adults with additional needs is praised as 'outstanding'.

Cabinet endorses the first annual review of the Wakefield District Economic Strategy.

Community groups are to be routinely consulted for local policies.

Council moves a step closer to recieving a proportion of a £675million government fund.

Council sixth best for helping children with physical and mental health needs.

Plans to spend an additional £3.3million on local transport schemes to be considered.

​Senior councillors are to discuss a £6 million plan in and around Newton Bar.

A proposal to fine homeowners up to £400 is to be discussed by Cabinet.

More foster carers to being urged to come forward to help change a young child’s future.

If approved by Cabinet, a 160-space car park is to be built for the Outwood Rail Station.