Denise Jeffery

The five-year research programme aims to improve health and tackle inequalities across Wakefield.

Wakefield Council awarded £5million in funding to tackle inequalities

Former HSBC bank building, on Ropergate, Pontefract

Call for meeting with treasury minister over Wakefield district bank closures

The county’s tourism agency went into administration in March 2022 after council leaders decided to withdraw public funding for the private organisation following years of financial and reputational problems.

Call for answers on financial costs over collapse of Welcome to Yorkshire

Wakefield Council leader Denise Jeffery called for the investigation into errors which cost taxpayers £2.6m and threatened the close Featherstone Sports Complex and a nearby school.

'Confusion' and missing records led to taxpayer losing £2.6m over land sale

Remembrance Sunday service at Wakefield War Memorial.

Remembrance weekend in Wakefield: 38 photos from services across the district

King Charles has delivered his first King's speech in the Houses of Parliament today - the first 'King's Speech' for 70 years, with a focus on tougher sentencing for serious crimes and a smoking ban. (Getty Images)

Council leader responds to King Charles' first State Opening of Parliament

Remembrance Day services will be held across the district to remember the fallen.

Wakefield Remembrance Day: Services across the district to remember the fallen

Simon Lightwood said he is delighted that the threat of closure for ticket offices, including Wakefield Westgate, has been withdrawn.

Simon Lightwood MP's 'delight' at Wakefield Westgate ticket office u-turn

Wakefield Council made the ‘right decision’ not to buy The Ridings shopping centre, the local authority’s leader has said.

Council made ‘right decision’ not to buy The Ridings, leader says

Labour council leader Denise Jeffery and Tory opposition leader Nadeem Ahmed

Party leaders in Wakefield unite to welcome scrapping of HS2

A law firm is carrying out an investigation into errors over a council land sale which cost taxpayers £2.6m and threatened the close Featherstone Sports Complex and a nearby school.

Investigation completed into swimming pool "saga" which cost taxpayer £2.6m

Wakefield Council leader Denise Jeffery and Wakefield Mayor Josie Pritchard raised a peace flag above the city's town hall

Peace flag raised at town hall as leader calls for Wakefield Cathedral ceremony

Wakefield Council leader Denise Jeffery

‘Letter of reassurance’ issued to council staff over financial position

Wakefield Town Hall will be lit up in white as "symbol of peace".

Wakefield Town Hall to be lit up calling for end to Israel Gaza conflict

Wakefield Council has granted outline planning permission for a new takeaway and shop to be built next to the BP garage on Park Road, Glasshoughton.

Glasshoughton BP set to be expanded to with new take away and shop

Coun Denise Jeffery with The Ridings’ owner, Mr Zahid Iqbal, and his grandson.

Wakefield's brand new indoor adventure playground officially opens
Here’s a look inside the brand new adventure playground at The Ridings Shopping Centre, which officially opened its doors today.

Repairs to an 18th century bridge near to Nostell Priory have been delayed by the discovery of great crested newts.

Bridge repairs delayed by discovery of great crested newts

Jade Botterill has been selected as Labour's parliamentary candidate to fight for the new seat of Ossett and Denby Dale at the next general election.

Labour selects Jade Botterill to fight for new seat at next general election

Wakefield Council leader Denise Jeffery

Council to review charge for all services in efforts to plug £35.6m budget gap

Sophie Dixon, Headteacher, Coun Denise Jeffery, Leader of Wakefield Council, and Coun Richard Forster, Chair of Governors, have celebrated the primary school going smokefree.

Castleford primary school 'proud to be smoke free'

Wakefield Council has revealed plans to transform Woolley Hall into a wedding venue and spa

Plans to transform derelict 17th century Woolley Hall into wedding venue and spa

New era for Wakefield Trinity as Matt Ellis takeover agreement complete

New era for Wakefield Trinity as Matt Ellis takeover agreement complete

Wakefield Council leader Denise Jeffery pictured in March 2021 cutting the ribbon at the open of the swimming pool at Aspire@The Park, Pontefract.

Law firm investigating council land sale ‘blunder’ which cost taxpayer £2.6m

The video, ‘The Queen Remembered’, shows how the district came together to pay their respects, following the death of the Queen.

Watch: Wakefield remembers Queen Elizabeth a year on from her death

Today, August 24, marks exactly 18 months since Russia’s invasion, and the 32nd anniversary of Ukraine declaring its independence from the Soviet Union, in 1991.

Ukrainian flag flies over Wakefield Town Hall to mark Independence Day

The new ‘You Can Make it Here’ support package will help people into West Yorkshire's growing creative industries.

Mayor launches £1.7m package to boost creative industries in West Yorkshire

Artist Jason Wilsher-Mills pictured with his 'Amazon love God' statue

‘Love God’ sculptor thanks the people of Wakefield for supporting new public art
The artist behind Wakefield’s controversial “Amazon Love God” statue has sent a public thank you to the city’s residents for supporting his work.

Communities can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to deliver projects that help their area become greener.

New £50,000 grant announced to help communities tackle climate change

Ninety of the properties would be social housing under the proposals for an eight-acre site at Farm Lane, Fitzwilliam.

Deal to build 120 affordable homes in Fitzwilliam could be ‘first of many’

Conservative group leader Nadeem Ahmed today (July 19) put pictures on his Facebook page which appear to show Coun Jeffery’s Mini illegally parked in Wakefield city centre.

Denise Jeffery makes “unreserved” double yellow lines parking apology

Councillor Denise Jeffery, leader of Wakefield Council, at Agbrigg with the poster art.

Artworks celebrate life in Agbrigg and Belle Vue

Wakefield Council leader Denise Jeffery pictured in March 2021 cutting the ribbon at the open of the swimming pool at Aspire@The Park, Pontefract.

Investigation still ongoing into swimming pool errors which cost taxpayer £2.6m

Wakefield Council leader Denise Jeffery

Call for Wakefield to get help from Barnsley an 'attention-seeking insult'

The Home Office plans to double the number of asylum seekers being housed at Cedar Court, Wakefield.

Council took legal advice to block plans to house more asylum seekers at hotels

It is understood the Home Office intends to increase the number of asylum seeker spaces at Cedar Court, on Denby Dale Road, from 148 to 306.

Plan to DOUBLE the number of asylum seekers at Wakefield's Cedar Court hotell

Louise Nash and Nicky Barker booked to get married at the Best Western St Pierre Hotel, in Wakefield.

Couple ‘outraged’ after wedding cancelled at asylum seeker hotel

The Home Office has informed Wakefield Council that St Pierre Hotel, in Newmillerdam, will be used to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers.

Anger at plan to house asylum seekers at Wakefield hotel ‘within days’

Wakefield Council leader Denise Jeffery and Michael Graham, cabinet member for regeneration and economic growth, have written to levelling up secretary Michael Gove demanding answers.

Council leaders demand action over ‘mixed messages’ on levelling up plans

Wakefield Council has agreed to transfer ownership of the city’s coroner’s court and historic Crown court buildings to a private developer.

Coroner’s court and historic Crown court buildings handed to a private developer

A bid has been made for the major facility to be built at Langthwaite Business Park, near South Kirkby.

Bid to build £51m national creative industries centre

The awards see a refreshed list of categories aimed at giving businesses of all shapes and sizes from across the district the chance to shine, and are now open for entries, with a deadline of July 28.

Wakefield Business Awards 2023: District's businesses given the chance to shine

The local authority has confirmed it will ‘take another look’ at the proposal to upgrade Kellingley Social Club.

Council to rethink £10m spending plan on revamp of Kellingley Social Club

Councillor Michael Graham revealed plans to increase leisure facilities in an attempt to revive the city centre.

New bowling alley included in plans to increase leisure facilities

Coun Jeffery said she was ready to take on the new Tory Opposition leader Nadeem Ahmed as Labour looks to increase its massive majority further next year.

Denise Jeffery determined to bring jobs and investment to district

Anyone over the age of 18, who has an idea for selling goods, a service or produce that is not currently available at one of the six outdoor markets in the district, can apply.

Budding Wakefield entrepreneurs invited to open a market stall for free

Leader of Wakefield Council, Coun Denise Jeffery.

Leader of Wakefield Council wishes residents a happy Easter

Denise Jeffery has been contacted by levelling up secretary Michael Gove inviting the local authority to enter into a partnership aimed at boosting regeneration.

Wakefield chosen by government to become a ‘levelling up partner’

The local authority confirmed today that it has been informed by the Home Office that arrangements are being made to accommodate more newly-arrived asylum seekers to the city.

Plan to house more asylum seekers at Wakefield hotel

Representatives from Wakefield Council were at the events

Commemoration marks 50th anniversary of Lofthouse Colliery disaster

Coun David Dagger, Coun Lynn Masterman and Ian Gibbins outside Normanton Market.

Market transformation complete after £890K investment

Work is expected to start at Queen’s Mill later this year and be completed in 2025.

Work to start on renovation of Queen’s Mill following £900K funding grant

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today delivered his Budget in the Commons, which he said was aimed at drawing people back into the workforce.

Wakefield political leaders and business community react to 2023 Budget

Councillor David Jones will not be seeking re-election after eight years representing Pontefract South ward.

Mayor of Wakefield David Jones announces decision to stand down

Lofthouse Colliery Disaster, 21st March 1973

A rescue team returns to the surface.

Commemoration will mark 50th anniversary of Lofthouse Colliery disaster

The ceremony will be the first Commonwealth ’tribute’ to the late Queen.

Council to mark 10th anniversary of the signing of Commonwealth Charter