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February 2020
Fri 28 Feb 2020
Council want to dispel the myth that LGBT+ individuals or couples cannot foster.
Fri 28 Feb 2020
Council grants have been used to help improve the appearance of shop fronts.
Thu 27 Feb 2020
Thornes Park Stadium remains closed as investigations take place following a fire last night (Wednesday 26 February).
Tue 25 Feb 2020
Wakefield Council has welcomed a decision by the Department of Education to revoke an Academy Order at Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School.
Tue 25 Feb 2020
Tens of thousands of visitors braved the weather to enjoy the annual Rhubarb Festival.
Mon 24 Feb 2020
A siege coin struck at Pontefract Castle more than 350 years ago is coming home.
Mon 24 Feb 2020
Wakefield Council’s ‘Step-Up’ employment and skills initiative is expanding.
Mon 24 Feb 2020
Senior councillors will be asked to put an additional investment of £750,000 into skills and training, to support workers across the Wakefield district.
Mon 24 Feb 2020
A new strategy to tackle homelessness in the district is to be discussed by Wakefield councillors.
Fri 21 Feb 2020
The Council will invest a further £3million into the district’s roads and footpaths over the next year.
Fri 21 Feb 2020
The Council’s Cabinet is being asked to approve changes to the Short Breaks offer.
Tue 18 Feb 2020
Teams worked throughout the day and night responding to reports of fallen trees.
Tue 18 Feb 2020
A Wakefield taxi company owner has received a significant fine and a disqualification.
Mon 17 Feb 2020
Wakefield Council’s initiative making a difference in the district.
Mon 17 Feb 2020
Wakefield’s Mayor is launching his walking challenge in March to raise vital funds for charity.
Mon 17 Feb 2020
Broadway, in Lupset, has undergone a full £280,000 reconstruction.
Fri 14 Feb 2020
Council is continuing to support flood victims in Horbury Bridge following last weekend’s storm.
Fri 14 Feb 2020
Local business leaders are confident that Brexit provides great prospects for the district.
Tue 11 Feb 2020
The new scheme will allow the Council to manage and co-ordinate all road works.
Mon 10 Feb 2020
The ‘Litter Pick Me Up’ campaign was crowned winner at the 2020 Keep Britain Tidy Awards.
Mon 10 Feb 2020
The grant will provide £15,000 to support a community arts project.
Fri 07 Feb 2020
Crafts, adventure trails and swimming sessions will all be available.
Fri 07 Feb 2020
There's an exciting line-up of rhubarb-inspired fun for half-term week.
Fri 07 Feb 2020
There's still time to share your views on shaping the future of the city centre.
Fri 07 Feb 2020
More than 400 young people attended an Apprenticeship Fair held by Wakefield Council.
Mon 03 Feb 2020
Cabinet to approve creative, inspirational and action-packed festivals and events.
Mon 03 Feb 2020
Services to be discussed by Wakefield’s senior councillors next week.
Mon 03 Feb 2020
Wakefield Council’s new leadership team is presenting a budget for growth, investing in the district and its residents.
Mon 03 Feb 2020
Wakefield Council has won the Heritage Award at the Pontefract Civic Society Design Awards.
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