Newsroom Archive

Garden waste will be collected on a monthly basis for the next two collections and households will receive their first collection between 9 June and 3 July.

​Wakefield Council is extending free parking at all of its car parks across the district until 15 June.

​Wakefield Council has been working to ensure that local businesses follow the latest Government guidance during the coronavirus outbreak.

Wakefield Council’s Food Hub has distributed 400 Easter eggs to residents in the district who are eligible for food parcels.

​Wakefield Council's outdoor markets will re-open to all traders from Monday 1 June.

The consultation is providing people with the chance to have their say on how the implementation of the deal would work as well as sharing the proposals and ambitions.

​Wakefield Council will resume garden waste collections with a temporary, revised schedule from mid-June.

​Wakefield's Director of Public Health is reminding people of some of the key actions they can take to help control the spread of the coronavirus.

Carers in the Wakefield district are stepping up to provide exceptional care during the coronavirus outbreak.

The Leader of Wakefield Council is calling on the Government to step away from the date it has given to reopen schools.

Tomorrow evening will see the start of the Wakefield Clock Tower being lit up each Tuesday in green.

Wakefield Council is this week investing almost £50,000 in creative individuals and cultural organisations.

​Wakefield Council is highlighting the incredible work of foster carers during the coronavirus outbreak as it marks this year's Foster Care Fortnight (11-24 May).

​Everyone is being asked to share more kindness next week, as Wakefield marks Mental Health Week under lockdown from coronavirus.

Cllr Denise Jeffery has expressed her immense gratitude to residents as the district pulls together in the fight against coronavirus.

All public events due to take place before the end of June in Council venues will be postponed.

Wakefield Council is reopening some outdoor services from tomorrow (Wednesday 13 May) in response to the latest Government guidance.

New regulations set out by Government remove the requirement for any or all attendees of the meeting to be physically present in the same room.

The Council is providing a ‘one-stop shop’ which sign-posts residents to the right help and support they need for their money worries, all in one place.

Wakefield Council’s key decision makers are set to agree the next steps as part of the £1.8billion West Yorkshire devolution deal.

'Relationship Matters' is a new website offering families information, tips and help on how to overcome relationship difficulties.

Residents are being asked to only visit the HWRC if it is absolutely necessary.

Wakefield Council is asking everyone to play their part in safeguarding children and recognise where families need support.

The new scheme laid out by Government will mean the Council can tailor the grants to meet local needs better.

Wakefield Council has created a unique party pack so that people can celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.

The funding will support innovation within the live events industry and its supply chain through the development of a specialist hub.