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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.
New approach put forward for managing Council property and land
Wakefield Council plans to sell hundreds of unused assets and reinvest profits into services. Cabinet meets 22 September to discuss the new approach.
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…
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…
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…
Today in Wakefield — 10 September
Today in Wakefield: Dog bite victim died of wound complications, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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…
Today in Wakefield — 8 September
Today in Wakefield: Wakefield (Eastern Area) Coroner's Appeal - 4 September 2026, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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…
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.
Live facial recognition cameras lead to 82 arrests
West Yorkshire Police has used live facial recognition cameras in Wakefield city centre to arrest 82 suspects since November 2025, catching people wanted…
Defibrillator hub plan refused as 'visual clutter'
Wakefield Council has rejected plans for a multifunctional communication hub featuring a 24-hour defibrillator on Westgate, citing concerns about visual…
Today in Wakefield — 5 September
Today in Wakefield: 'Our photos were stolen and used to sell weight loss drugs', plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Today in Wakefield — 3 September
Today in Wakefield: Hospital solar panel plans approved, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Residents reminded to respond to annual canvass
Wakefield Council is reminding all district residents to respond to voter registration contact ahead of elections in May 2027. Online registration takes…
Wakefield Council urges residents to seek support as energy bills rise
Wakefield Council reminds residents of available support as energy bills rise by around £60 per year from 1 October. Grants, heating help, and financial…
Reform councillor resigns as committee chair
Wakefield Reform UK councillor Jacob Padget has resigned as chair of the adult services and health overview and scrutiny committee amid suspension claims.
Have your say on stronger powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in Castleford
Wakefield Council is expanding anti-social behaviour powers in Castleford town centre. Residents can respond to a public consultation until 27 September.
Tackling anti-social use of electronic scooters and bikes
Wakefield Council has completed 18 action days targeting illegal e-scooter and bike use, stopping 134 riders and seizing 15 vehicles between April and…
National fridge freezer recycling shortage starts to impact the district
Wakefield Council continues accepting fridge freezers at recycling centres but urges residents to use retailer take-back schemes due to a national…