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April 2020
Mon 27 Apr 2020
The Council is working incredibly hard to keep services running and support vulnerable residents across the district.
Mon 27 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council has reopened the grounds of Wakefield and Pontefract crematoria.
Mon 27 Apr 2020
The Council has met with local businesses to see how it can continue to support them after the coronavirus outbreak.
Wed 22 Apr 2020
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is extremely challenging and we are continuing to support bereaved families across the district at this very difficult time.
Wed 22 Apr 2020
Statement in relation to councillor charged with extremely serious crimes.
Wed 22 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council has painted ‘thank you NHS’ rainbow road markings outside the district’s hospitals.
Sun 19 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council is taking a more flexible approach to payments of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Sun 19 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council is urging people to play their part in protecting the countryside and avoiding putting emergency services under strain, after two woodland fires in the district.
Sun 19 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council Leader Cllr Denise Jeffery has today paid tribute to serving councillor Alan Wassell, who sadly died on Saturday.
Thu 16 Apr 2020
Local businesses are encouraged to have their say in a Council survey - whether a freelancer or part of a multi-national company.
Tue 14 Apr 2020
Thousands of people from across the country took to social media to support key workers over the bank holiday weekend.
Tue 14 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council has issued new funeral guidance on the number of mourners who can attend burials services, to further support the social distancing measures that are essential to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Wed 08 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council is urging residents not to light bonfires during the coronavirus outbreak because the smoke could adversely affect those with breathing difficulties.
Wed 08 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council is urging residents not to light bonfires during the coronavirus outbreak because the smoke could adversely affect those with breathing difficulties.
Tue 07 Apr 2020
This will make sure that help reaches those most in need during the coronavirus outbreak.
Tue 07 Apr 2020
Get involved in a #ThankHoliday to recognise the incredible dedication of key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Mon 06 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council has issued new guidance on the length of funeral services at its crematoria in response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Mon 06 Apr 2020
Grants from £500 up to £15,000 are up for grabs to support project activity.
Mon 06 Apr 2020
More than 2,800 businesses in Wakefield have now received £32m in grant funding.
Sun 05 Apr 2020
‘Your councillors are here for you’ – that’s the message from Wakefield Council’s main political leaders, as all councillors across the district pull together to support their communities and the Council.
Sun 05 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council is distributing hundreds of food parcels to support vulnerable people in the district.
Sun 05 Apr 2020
Car parks are closed at parks and country parks across the district, to reduce people making unnecessary car journeys.
Thu 02 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council is to make further changes to some of its markets due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Thu 02 Apr 2020
The Council have already helped over a thousand local businesses and charities to receive their grant.
Wed 01 Apr 2020
Wakefield Council is extending free parking at all of its car parks across the district until the end of May.
Wed 01 Apr 2020
Many local authority schools and academies will remain open across the Easter Holidays, including the Bank Holidays.
Tue 31 Mar 2020
Wakefield Council will close all the car parks at its parks and country parks across the district in a bid to reduce the number of people making un-necessary car journeys.
Tue 31 Mar 2020
Food shopping hours can be extended during the Coronavirus pandemic to allow key workers easier access at weekends.
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