civic/16 Sept 2026
Light Up Wakefield is back this winter
Light Up Wakefield returns 13–14 November with illuminated art installations, a festive parade and light switch-on event across the city centre.
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civic/15 Sept 2026
Additional £2.5m road investment proposed for Wakefield district
Wakefield Council will vote on £2.5m additional funding for highways maintenance and resurfacing across the district in 2026/27, funded by West Yorkshire…
civic/15 Sept 2026
Improving skills and job opportunities for Wakefield residents
Wakefield Council is set to approve a new Employment and Skills Plan aiming to improve job prospects and training access for residents of all ages across…
civic/11 Sept 2026
Ossett’s Church Street play area improvements complete
Wakefield Council has completed £99,000 improvements to Ossett's Church Street play area, adding new equipment including an in-ground trampoline, group…
civic/10 Sept 2026
Weapons surrender initiative comes to Wakefield
Wakefield residents can surrender weapons anonymously at a Fazamnesty amnesty event on 26 September. Vans at Wakefield Exchange and a mobile unit will…
civic/8 Sept 2026
Work begins on new accessible public toilets at Thornes Park
Wakefield Council begins work on two new accessible toilets at Thornes Park's Holmfield Park Pavilion, including baby changing facilities. Completion…
civic/8 Sept 2026
Food, Drink and Family Fun coming to Castleford
Food Drink Castleford returns on 19 September with live music, craft beers, fairground rides and market stalls in Henry Moore Square.
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