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Wakefield Council is consulting on changes to home to school transport policy until 21 October 2026. The review addresses rising demand for SEND services…
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Light Up Wakefield returns 13–14 November with illuminated art installations, a festive parade and light switch-on event across the city centre.
Wakefield Council plans to sell hundreds of unused assets and reinvest profits into services. Cabinet meets 22 September to discuss the new approach.
Wakefield Council will vote on £2.5m additional funding for highways maintenance and resurfacing across the district in 2026/27, funded by West Yorkshire…
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…
Wakefield Council has completed £99,000 improvements to Ossett's Church Street play area, adding new equipment including an in-ground trampoline, group…
Wakefield residents can surrender weapons anonymously at a Fazamnesty amnesty event on 26 September. Vans at Wakefield Exchange and a mobile unit will…
Wakefield Council begins work on two new accessible toilets at Thornes Park's Holmfield Park Pavilion, including baby changing facilities. Completion…
Food Drink Castleford returns on 19 September with live music, craft beers, fairground rides and market stalls in Henry Moore Square.
Wakefield Council is reminding all district residents to respond to voter registration contact ahead of elections in May 2027. Online registration takes…
Wakefield Council reminds residents of available support as energy bills rise by around £60 per year from 1 October. Grants, heating help, and financial…
Wakefield Council is expanding anti-social behaviour powers in Castleford town centre. Residents can respond to a public consultation until 27 September.
Wakefield Council has completed 18 action days targeting illegal e-scooter and bike use, stopping 134 riders and seizing 15 vehicles between April and…
Wakefield Council continues accepting fridge freezers at recycling centres but urges residents to use retailer take-back schemes due to a national…
Wakefield Council's new administration has delivered road improvements, saved £1.3 million on school uniforms, and is reviewing city centre regeneration…
Wakefield Council is backing Vico Homes to build 69 affordable rental and shared ownership homes on the former Castleford swimming baths site. Demolition…
Wakefield Council is offering culture grants of up to £1,500 for community groups and charities. Two application deadlines remain: 14 September and 9…
Heritage Open Days run 11-20 September across Wakefield. Explore Sandal Castle, Pontefract Castle dungeons, museums, libraries and more with guided tours…
Wakefield Council is promoting the 30 Days, 30 Ways UK campaign throughout September to help residents prepare for emergencies including severe weather,…
Mayor Cllr Brian Moorhouse is abseiling down Wakefield Cathedral's 164-foot tower on 19 September to raise money for Stepping Stones Baby Bank.