Newsroom Archive

​Last year, less than half the number of preschool children in Wakefield had a flu vaccine.

The castle-themed play area features a battering ram swing, drawbridge and cargo nets.

The district's Christmas light switch-ons and special festive markets have been announced.

The 4-week scheme is designed to boost confidence and independence.

Residents are encouraged to observe a two-minute silence on Monday 11 November.

The firework display will take place in Thornes Park on Saturday 2 November.

Residents will be able to view plans for the club's refurbishment.

The companies were recognised at Insider magazine's Growth 100 Awards.

Owners are being asked to act now to avoid the risk of avian flu infecting their birds over the winter.

A musket ball and grapeshot as well as many clay pipes have been found so far.

​A free community day packed with activities is taking place at The Hut Airedale on 30 October from 11am – 3pm.

Pontefract Castle has now been removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register.

The event takes place at Wakefield One on 30 October from 10am to 4pm.

Businesses in Knottingley and Ferrybridge will recieve help in using digital technology.

Cllr Denise Jeffery will be the new Leader of Wakefield Council, from 1 December 2019.

Wakefield Council has been awarded a £205,000 Government grant to introduce a new foster carers’ support scheme to the district.

A project to modernise the Horsefair area of Pontefract town centre has been opened for public comment and ideas.

Wakefield's Civic Quarter was showcased to property developers as the next major investment opportunity in the district.

Wakefield Council is asking residents and businesses to share their views on how it can achieve its ambition of becoming a carbon neutral organisation.

Following his appointment as Chairman of Welcome to Yorkshire., Cllr Peter Box has decided to stand down.

Wakefield Council is looking for ‘empty-nesters’ who can provide a loving home for older children and teenagers.

Essential maintenance and repair work starts on the 21 October in Horbury Bridge and Pontefract.

A Wakefield Council youth project has been awarded £538,244 in Government funding to expand the help it gives to vulnerable young people.

Local businesses say the continuing indecision over Brexit is having a negative impact on them.

​Wakefield Council is to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 Oct).

Two new schemes are launched to help residents stay warm and save money this winter.

Wakefield district Local Plan is being finalised for publication in early 2020.

Changes would see calculations based on a simpler income banded scheme.

Funds raised through the Community Infrastructure Levy invested into communities.

Cabinet are being asked to extend the offer of a book gifting scheme for babies.