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July 2019
Mon 29 Jul 2019
It will be closed from 6pm Thursday 1 August 2019 to 6am Friday 2 August 2019. An alternative exit will be available.
Sun 28 Jul 2019
Experiences have been shared with Knaresborough castle officials who are starting their restoration journey.
Sun 28 Jul 2019
Get those buckets and spades at the ready - the seaside is coming to Wakefield and Castleford this summer.
Sun 28 Jul 2019
Wakefield Council is inviting residents and businesses to join a litter pick with a difference.
Thu 25 Jul 2019
A planning application has been submitted for the building of 161 residential units in Altofts.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
As many as 275million children worldwide are exposed to domestic abuse in the home.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
More artists sign-up for Wakefield's Festival of the Moon two weeks of celebrations.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
Early Help will provide families across the district with an easier way to acces support.
Mon 22 Jul 2019
Peter Dwyer CBE stated that progress is 'at least in line and potentially in advance of others'.
Mon 22 Jul 2019
The cinema will be opening in The Ridings Centre on Friday 16 August.
Sun 21 Jul 2019
Campaign to raise awareness of training, skills and other support to help residents.
Sun 21 Jul 2019
If approved, the new pedestrian zone from Drury Lane to Wood Street will be open by year-end.
Sun 21 Jul 2019
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.
Sun 21 Jul 2019
Visitors to Anglers Country Park can enjoy new and improved café facilities from Tuesday
Sun 21 Jul 2019
One of the most significant successes was the £20million Leisure and Wellbeing Hub.
Sun 21 Jul 2019
Wakefield Council is participating in a pilot scheme to help recover unpaid Council Tax.
Sun 21 Jul 2019
Members of the public can sign-up to be part of an upcoming archaeological excavation at Pontefract Castle.
Thu 18 Jul 2019
Step-Up will be held at Kellingley Social Club, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Wed 17 Jul 2019
The multi-million-pound work to transform the visitor experience at the castle comes to an end.
Wed 17 Jul 2019
“One giant leap for Wakefield” as 2 weeks of lunar-inspired events are announced, including space-themed guests.
Wed 17 Jul 2019
Council campaign to help protect district's children from the effects of smoking.
Wed 17 Jul 2019
A man has been jailed for 21 days for breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CB0) at a Wakefield hospital.
Wed 17 Jul 2019
Young people and parents warned of risks of swimming in deep water.
Sun 14 Jul 2019
Special masonry work continues to prevent climbing and damage to the monument.
Thu 11 Jul 2019
An exhibition exploring death in Ancient Egypt has officially opened in Wakefield.
Wed 10 Jul 2019
The company is hiring more staff to fulfil increased exports demand.
Wed 10 Jul 2019
The companies reported a combined gross turnover of £3.9 billion in the last financial year.
Wed 10 Jul 2019
A free event on how to make money go further during the summer is being held on 25 July.
Tue 09 Jul 2019
Service which provides support to adults with additional needs is praised as 'outstanding'.
Tue 09 Jul 2019
Cabinet endorses the first annual review of the Wakefield District Economic Strategy.
Sun 07 Jul 2019
Community groups are to be routinely consulted for local policies.
Thu 04 Jul 2019
Council moves a step closer to recieving a proportion of a £675million government fund.
Wed 03 Jul 2019
Council sixth best for helping children with physical and mental health needs.
Mon 01 Jul 2019
Plans to spend an additional £3.3million on local transport schemes to be considered.
Mon 01 Jul 2019
Senior councillors are to discuss a £6 million plan in and around Newton Bar.
Mon 01 Jul 2019
A proposal to fine homeowners up to £400 is to be discussed by Cabinet.
Sun 30 Jun 2019
More foster carers to being urged to come forward to help change a young child’s future.
Sun 30 Jun 2019
If approved by Cabinet, a 160-space car park is to be built for the Outwood Rail Station.
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