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Wakefield Council's cabinet has agreed to scrap two-hour free parking. LDRS image

Wakefield politicians give views on scrapping two-hour free parking

Wakefield MP Simon Lightwood and Wes Streeting, then shadow secretary of state for health and social care, pictured in May 2022, at the launch of a campaign to save King Street NHS Walk-in Centre

Future of Wakefield city centre’s NHS walk-in centre placed under review

The Star Inn, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield. LDRS image

Outdoor gigs stopped at village pub as part of beer garden bar plan

Barnsley Road, South Elmsall.

Round-the-clock booze sales and delivery permit granted to South Elmsall store

Land near South Kirkby cricket ground

Will 104 new homes plan be approved?

Companies will be charged up to £2,500 a day for carrying out work on the busiest roads across the Wakefield Council district under a new scheme aimed at cutting traffic congestion.

Firms to be charged up to £2,500 a day roadworks fee on district's main roads

Wakefield councillors have voted to delay using powers to force landlords to rent out vacant high street business premises.

Councillors vote to delay forcing landlords to rent out vacant premises

Wakefield Town Hall.

Councillors vote in favour of new flag flying protocol

Wakefield District (Local) Council Elections 2026 Thornes Park Athletics Stadium Friday 8 May Wakefield Rural James Johnston, Ansar Hayat and Rebecca Webster - Reform

Residents invited to meet Reform UK councillors at Wakefield pub

Kate Dodd, Green Party councillor for Wakefield North ward. LDRS image

Call for empty shop auctions to end high street 'scourge'

Councillors in Wakefield are set to hold a flag flying debate less than a year after voting to implement new protocols.

Councillors to hold fresh flag flying debate

Councillors in Wakefield have voted in favour of cutting a school uniform fund by £1.3m.

Wakefield councillors vote to cut school uniform fund by £1.3m

Earlier this month, the Reform UK-led authority announced support would be available only to “those who need it most”, including children eligible for free school meals and families experiencing hardship.

Opposition leader calls on council to reverse £1.3m school uniform cut

The council’s leader new Karl Johnson said the move was part of his administration’s commitment to “moving away from gesture politics.”

Councillors set to reject climate change and biodiversity emergency declarations

Aerial photo Ossett. Photo: stock.adobe.com

'I won’t pretend I don’t have my reservations about the new council'

Wakefield One, Wakefield Council's headquarters building

School uniform ‘gold standard’ needed across district, committee says
Wakefield Council has been urged to develop a ‘gold standard’ of best practice on school uniform policy.
Tony Gardner

The Little Un, South Elmsall. Google image.

Licence revoked over ‘serious failings’ at pub where man was attacked

West Yorkshire Police called for the premises licence for The Little ‘Un, in South Elmsall. to be placed under review following the incident earlier this year.

South Elmsall pub issued with closure notice over serious assault

Call for council to reaffirm their opposition to fracking

Altofts Women and Girls’ Cricket Team.

Howzat - cricket club gets grant on International Women's Day

Michelle Collins, Wakefield Council's cabinet member for adults and health.

New tech provider to be appointed to support independent living across Wakefield

Plans to build almost 450 homes in Normanton set to be approved

The Ridings: Date set for shopping centre demolition scrutiny hearing

The Ridings shopping centre demolition plan ‘called in’ by scrutiny committee

'Open all hours’ objection to plan to turn city working men's club into pub

Proposed access to new public green space at Broad Cut Farm, Wakefield. Image: AAA Property Group

Business park and housing scheme rejected over ‘severe’ traffic concerns

Councillors propose writing to government over baby milk concerns
Wakefield councillors have proposed a motion over concerns about the cost of baby milk formula.
James Carney

Council unanimously in favour of action over Royal Mail post delays

Councillors in Wakefield are to debate a motion calling on Vico Homes to halt plans to end its Care Link Service.

Call to halt plan to end home care service for vulnerable residents

It is hoped the scheme, which also includes installing new crossing facilities and creating cycle lanes, will ease congestion and improve journey times into the town from the M62.

New footpaths planned at Pontefract Park to enable major road upgrade

Plan to spare terminally ill residents from paying council tax approved

In September 2025, councillors voted unanimously in favour of offering financial support to residents who had been diagnosed as having less than a year to live.

Terminally ill residents set to be spared from paying council tax

Plan for new Wakefield sports bar approved

Plans to convert the former Upton Youth Club, on Waggon Lane, into an off-licence have been approved by Wakefield Council.

Village youth hall near Pontefract can be turned into new off-licence

The City Fields District Centre is planned for a 110,000 sq ft site on Neil Fox Way, in Wakefield. Image: DeVeer Estates.

‘Major retailer’ set to open store at Wakefield's new district centre

Councillors approve village housing scheme despite hundreds of objections

Wakefield One, Wakefield Council's headquarters building.

Councillors unanimously in favour of MND Charter

County Hall, Wakefield.

Wakefield housing provider’s plan to end home care service for 15,000 residents

Licence review hearing for Wakefield pub after man's death

Calls to install more CCTV in public parks after concerns of public safety

Barbers and vape shops ‘driving out’ high street retailers, claims

County Hall, Wakefield.

Call for council to adopt MND Charter to support people living with the disease

Horbury and Ossett Station closed in 1970.

Call to get Horbury and Ossett rail station plan ‘on the agenda again’

Council warns it expects £3m budget gap during next financial year

Union flag on display on Leeds Road, Outwood, Wakefield.

Decision made on flying flags on Wakefield Council buildings

County Hall, Wakefield.

Plan to scrap council tax for terminally ill approved

Six dog sculptures are set to be a permanent feature in an historic West Yorkshire park.

Dog sculptures get new home in historic Wakefield park

More than 100 residents objected to a previous application to convert derelict buildings on Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield, into flats and shops. LDRS image February 2023.

Village shop and flats scheme approved by councillors

Councillors have been asked to agree to a motion calling for a review of the financial support they offer to people with less than 12 months to live.

Call to scrap council tax for terminally ill residents across Wakefield

New proposals include demolition three terraced houses to build a car park to serve the nine flats and shop on Wrenthorpe Road, Wakefield.

Plans for village shop and flats set for approval despite road safety concerns

Over 100 people signed petition for store’s alcohol licence to be reinstated

Coun Hannah Appleyard, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport, said the district has "so much to offer" as the council welcomed figures showing a significant increase in visitors.

Latest figures show significant increase in visitors to Wakefield

The life-sized pieces, which feature man’s best friend 'playing, sniffing and sitting', will be placed in Horbury’s Carr Lodge Park if Wakefield Council approves the scheme.

Colourful cast iron dog sculptures set to go on display in town’s park

Energy firm launches appeal after plans for battery storage facility rejected

Jakob Williamson, independent councillor for Hemsworth, called on Wakefield Council to expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme to more youngsters in the district.

Dolly Parton reading scheme set to be expanded after council vote

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