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January 2021
Thu 28 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council will continue to ensure that food is provided for those children who are eligible for free school meals following the Government's announcement that schools will remain closed until at least 8 March.
Thu 28 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council is progressing exciting plans to develop the former Market Hall in Wakefield into a unique space for residents and creative businesses, with the submission of a planning application for the site earlier this month.
Thu 28 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council is calling for a national solution to the funding of care for older people so that local residents are not having to pick up the extra costs.
Wed 27 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council is working with partners to support the city centre as the effects of the pandemic continue to bite.
Wed 27 Jan 2021
There are sources of misinformation about COVID-19 circulating in the Wakefield district and across the rest of the UK.
Wed 27 Jan 2021
Dog groomers are permitted to remain open, providing that the grooming is necessary for the purposes of the animal's welfare and not for aesthetic purposes. This means that grooming should only take place to prevent or alleviate suffering, pain, injury or disease.
Tue 26 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council, in conjunction with The Fostering Network, is proud to be delivering the Mockingbird programme - a new way to support foster carers and the children and young people in their care.
Tue 26 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council is asking people to show their support for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on Wednesday January 27 2021.
Tue 26 Jan 2021
The next generation of game designers from across the district are being inspired by a new project - thanks to investment from Wakefield Council's Creative Challenge and the Cultural Development Fund programme.
Mon 25 Jan 2021
The figures show that for the latest set of weekly data (between 13 and 19 January) Wakefield's positive case rate has decreased slightly from the previous week – from 264.1 to 238 positive cases (per 100,000 population).
Mon 25 Jan 2021
The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.
Mon 25 Jan 2021
From today, residents will start to receive a letter from Wakefield Council's Public Health Director Anna Hartley and NHS Wakefield CCG Chief Officer Jo Webster thanking them for their efforts to date and urging them to keep going.
Fri 22 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council has begun the distribution of the Local Restrictions Support Grant to businesses that are mandated to close under the current national lockdown restrictions. The Council has already paid £14.5million to over 2,000 businesses across the district.
Thu 21 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council has deployed extra security staff to work at the main, larger parks at the weekends to ensure that they do not become overcrowded to keep people safe.
Thu 21 Jan 2021
Recovery work is underway across the district following the heavy rain brought by Storm Christophe to the entire region over the last few days.
Wed 20 Jan 2021
On Monday 25 January at 9.00am, the Council will ask residents to share images and videos of how they have been keeping busy during the third national lockdown. Whether it is baking a cake or building a DIY bar, the Council wants residents to share with others across social media.
Mon 18 Jan 2021
The figures show that for the latest set of weekly data (between 6 and 12 January) Wakefield's positive case rate has decreased slightly from the previous week – from 287.7 to 264.4 positive cases (per 100,000 population).
Mon 18 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council is saying a big thank you to local companies who have donated brand new laptops and tablets to support children in the district to learn from home during the latest national lockdown.
Mon 18 Jan 2021
There's still time for the district's residents, businesses, and school children to share their thoughts and feelings regarding climate change issues.
Mon 18 Jan 2021
On Thursday 6 May, residents will have chance to vote in the local election, where 23 Wakefield Council seats are up for election - 19 wards with one vacancy and two wards with two vacancies, these are the Airedale and Ferry Fryston and Normanton wards.
Mon 18 Jan 2021
January is traditionally a tough month when it comes to energy and all bills, with many people across the UK having to make difficult choices about whether they can afford to heat their homes. This year is even more challenging with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon 18 Jan 2021
The money will be spent on upgrading fence panels and gates, paint, and no dog's signage, as well as improved play equipment, safety surface installation and renewing line markings.
Fri 15 Jan 2021
The stay local order from the Government means that residents must stay within their village, town or part of the city where they live. This means they should not travel by car or public transport from one area of the district to another for exercise.
Fri 15 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council's winter response teams are continuing with a massive gritting and ploughing operation to get the district moving safely, after yesterday's significant snowfall and icy overnight conditions.
Wed 13 Jan 2021
Wakefield councillors have given the go ahead for the Knottingley and Ferrybridge Masterplan for the next 20 years.
Wed 13 Jan 2021
A support scheme to help people who may feel overwhelmed or emotional when venturing out to shops or businesses once the current lockdown has ended, is to be piloted by Wakefield Council.
Tue 12 Jan 2021
Residents invited to have their say on Council’s budget proposals
Tue 12 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council is thanking partners who ensured the Christmas lights shone brightly across the district over the festive period as part of #LightUp.
Tue 12 Jan 2021
Wakefield Question Time will take place on Monday 25 January at 12pm where Council Leader, Cllr Denise Jeffery, will be answering questions about the district's roads and transport.
Mon 11 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council is supporting school leaders as they begin delivering remote learning as well as keeping schools open to support children of critical workers and vulnerable children.
Mon 11 Jan 2021
The figures show that for the latest set of weekly data (between 30 December and 5 January) Wakefield's positive case rate has increased from the previous week – from 219.1 to 287.4 positive cases (per 100,000 population).
Mon 11 Jan 2021
Parents are being urged to keep a close eye on small children and keep them away from frozen water. Dogs should be kept on a lead and owners should avoid walking near streams, lakes or rivers.
Fri 08 Jan 2021
A voucher scheme endorsed by Wakefield’s Recovery Board to allocate a further £441,000 of funding through the Covid Winter Grant Scheme to help children, young people and their families to stay warm and fed this winter is being rolled out next week.
Thu 07 Jan 2021
Senior Wakefield councillors will be asked to give the green light to the Knottingley and Ferrybridge Masterplan for the next 20 years, when they meet on January 12.
Thu 07 Jan 2021
Fly tippers convicted after investigations by Wakefield Council
Wed 06 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council is appealing to businesses and residents to donate equipment to support children in the district to learn from home.
Tue 05 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council has confirmed changes to its services, following the Prime Minister's announcement of a third national lockdown which started today, Tuesday 5 January.
Tue 05 Jan 2021
Council Leader calls on Government to step up and support school staff and pupils
Tue 05 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council's Cabinet are being asked to discuss plans to replace current pay and display parking machines across the district to an updated, more efficient, environmentally friendly option.
Tue 05 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council's Cabinet will be asked to approve proposals for an extension of the current Gypsy and Travellers pitch provision at Heath Common at their meeting next week.
Mon 04 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council is urging residents to follow the new restrictions after the Prime Minister announced a third national lockdown from 00:01 Tuesday 5 January.
Mon 04 Jan 2021
Wakefield Council's leadership is proposing a budget that will see continued investment in services and facilities to support and improve the lives of residents, their families and local businesses by protecting the most vulnerable, tackling poverty and continuing to support the response and recovery from the pandemic.
Mon 04 Jan 2021
The figures show that for the latest set of weekly data (between 23 and 29 December) Wakefield's positive case rate has increased from the previous week – from 176.6 to 217.3 positive cases (per 100,000 population).
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