Environment

Making choice to go electric (photo: Adobe)

Going green: ​Facts to help decide whether to go electric

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Latest decided planning applications

The Hemsworth development.

Major housing developments recommended for planning approval

Nostell was one of several National Trust sites whose pumpkins were targeted by slugs this year. Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Slugs target pumpkins at Nostell following wet spring

Bread Street, Wakefield. Picture by Google

Former pub could be converted into home as wine bar plan deemed 'untenable'

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Latest submitted planning applications

Go green for Halloween (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Putting the green into the Halloween season

Moor Lane on the edge of Carleton. Picture by Google

147 people object to 215-home development

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Latest decided planning applications

Circular and Co Leakproof Reusable Coffee Cup

Six easy eco-friendly switches you can make today

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Latest submitted planning applications

Newgate House. Picture by Google

Pontefract HMO plan refused after hundreds of objections

The Woodland Trust have launched their third youth innovation competition, and are looking for applicants from Wakefield.

Woodland Trust offers £20,000 project funding for young people across Wakefield

Cook smart with Nadiya Hussain (photo: Getty Images)

Going Green: Be smart with your food and cut the waste

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Latest decided planning applications

Horsefair, Pontefract. Picture by Google

Plan to convert laundrette to takeaway refused over impact on conservation area

An application to convert a laundrette in Pontefract town centre into a takeaway has been refused by Wakefield Council.

James Carney

Loscoe Lane, Ackton. Picture by Google

Homes at farm previously refused planning permission have been approved

The proposals are for 3 Cornmarket, next door to the Malt Shovel and across from the Ponty Tavern.

Fears dancing could damage historic building after bar given planning permission

CGI of proposed mixed housing and employment development at Broad Cut Farm, Wakefield. Image: AAA Property Group

Broad Cut Farm: Campaigners launch fight to save ‘green lungs of Wakefield’

Moor Lane on the edge of Carleton. Picture by Google

Plans submitted for 215 homes

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Latest submitted planning applications

The tip has been open since 1998.

New date set for public inquiry over waste tipping at Welbeck Landfill Site

Planning permission has been granted to demolish two properties in South Elmsall to make room for access to a large new housing development.

Houses to be demolished to make way for new 112-home development

Michael Troop by the trees. Picture Scott Merrylees

Grandad calls for trees to be chopped after two-year-old hit by flying branch

Support our local farmers.

Shop seasonally and support local farmers

Recycling saves energy. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Celebrating 21 years of recycling products

Wakefield district decided planning applications: Houses to be demolished to make access for 112 home development

Planning: Houses to be demolished to make access for 112 home development

Wakefield Council has decided the following planning applications.

James Carney

The old school house. Picture by Google

Concerns over plan to turn old school house into flats

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Submitted planning applications

Many say the future is electric (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Charge towards all electric motor future

McDonald's, Castleford. Picture by Google

McDonald's granted planning permission for revamp

Glebe Street, Castleford. Picture by Google

Thai takeaway plan denied permission

Cosa Nostra on Westgate

Cocktail bar withdraws planning application for upstairs area

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Decided planning applications

Newland Lane, Normanton. Picture by Google

Planning application submitted for 123 more homes

The former Grey Horse pub on Kirkgate

Plan submitted to convert former pub the Grey Horse into business units

The complex could be demolished.

Former independent living scheme could be demolished amid asbestos concerns

An artist's impression of the wetland planned at South Elmsall

Yorkshire Water given green light for wetland to reduce sewage discharges

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Latest submitted plannning applications

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire has launched the “Solar Together” scheme, which Wakefield residents can now sign up for.

Mayor announces new solar panel scheme to lower energy bills across Wakefield

Insulate homes to winter proof them (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Winter proof homes to reduce energy bills

The site

Pinderfields Hospital pond scheme will be part of green plan

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Latest submitted planning applications

Coun Jack Hemingway with some of the new fleet.

Wakefield Council expands use of low emissions vehicles

The Victorian mansion house prior to its refurbishment.

In pictures: Inside Wakefield's old maternity hospital before its major refurb

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Latest submitted planning applications

Lord St Oswald, Victoria Lee, director Chantry Vets, Coun Denise Jeffery, Council Leader and Coun Audrey Forster, Vice Chair Castleford Civic Society, Coun Richard Forster, local Coun and Castleford Civic Society member.

Remains of Roman fort uncovered under vets'

in 2022 300 people died because of Bristol’s dirty air. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Climate change is impacting the most vulnerable

Latest planning applications

Latest submitted planning applications

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

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Latest decided planning applications

An otter at the site

Campaign launch to save otters and kingfishers from new development

Having children is now major "green" concern (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Choosing not to have children due to climate concerns

Chai Shai

Henry Boons to reopen as Indian street food outlet

Ashdene Drive. Picture by Google

Planning application for new commerical unit draws concern from shops