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October 2019
Wed 30 Oct 2019
Last year, less than half the number of preschool children in Wakefield had a flu vaccine.
Wed 30 Oct 2019
The castle-themed play area features a battering ram swing, drawbridge and cargo nets.
Tue 29 Oct 2019
The district's Christmas light switch-ons and special festive markets have been announced.
Mon 28 Oct 2019
The 4-week scheme is designed to boost confidence and independence.
Mon 28 Oct 2019
Residents are encouraged to observe a two-minute silence on Monday 11 November.
Tue 22 Oct 2019
The firework display will take place in Thornes Park on Saturday 2 November.
Tue 22 Oct 2019
Residents will be able to view plans for the club's refurbishment.
Mon 21 Oct 2019
The companies were recognised at Insider magazine's Growth 100 Awards.
Mon 21 Oct 2019
Owners are being asked to act now to avoid the risk of avian flu infecting their birds over the winter.
Sun 20 Oct 2019
A musket ball and grapeshot as well as many clay pipes have been found so far.
Sun 20 Oct 2019
A free community day packed with activities is taking place at The Hut Airedale on 30 October from 11am – 3pm.
Sun 20 Oct 2019
Pontefract Castle has now been removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register.
Sun 20 Oct 2019
The event takes place at Wakefield One on 30 October from 10am to 4pm.
Sun 20 Oct 2019
Businesses in Knottingley and Ferrybridge will recieve help in using digital technology.
Tue 15 Oct 2019
Cllr Denise Jeffery will be the new Leader of Wakefield Council, from 1 December 2019.
Tue 15 Oct 2019
Wakefield Council has been awarded a £205,000 Government grant to introduce a new foster carers’ support scheme to the district.
Tue 15 Oct 2019
A project to modernise the Horsefair area of Pontefract town centre has been opened for public comment and ideas.
Tue 15 Oct 2019
Wakefield's Civic Quarter was showcased to property developers as the next major investment opportunity in the district.
Mon 14 Oct 2019
Wakefield Council is asking residents and businesses to share their views on how it can achieve its ambition of becoming a carbon neutral organisation.
Sun 13 Oct 2019
Following his appointment as Chairman of Welcome to Yorkshire., Cllr Peter Box has decided to stand down.
Sun 13 Oct 2019
Wakefield Council is looking for ‘empty-nesters’ who can provide a loving home for older children and teenagers.
Sun 13 Oct 2019
Essential maintenance and repair work starts on the 21 October in Horbury Bridge and Pontefract.
Sun 13 Oct 2019
A Wakefield Council youth project has been awarded £538,244 in Government funding to expand the help it gives to vulnerable young people.
Wed 09 Oct 2019
Local businesses say the continuing indecision over Brexit is having a negative impact on them.
Mon 07 Oct 2019
Wakefield Council is to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 Oct).
Sun 06 Oct 2019
Two new schemes are launched to help residents stay warm and save money this winter.
Mon 30 Sep 2019
Wakefield district Local Plan is being finalised for publication in early 2020.
Mon 30 Sep 2019
Changes would see calculations based on a simpler income banded scheme.
Mon 30 Sep 2019
Funds raised through the Community Infrastructure Levy invested into communities.
Mon 30 Sep 2019
Cabinet are being asked to extend the offer of a book gifting scheme for babies.
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