Polling stations

The lists of candidates standing for election in Wakefield have been announced.

Voting underway to decide who will run Wakefield Council

General election polling station at Outwood Memorial Hall, Wakefield.

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General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

Man takes a dog to a polling station

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Polling station. (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

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Local elections take place on Thursday, May 4

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Local elections 2023: What are the rules at polling stations, can you take a selfie and are dogs allowed?

Local elections 2023: Polling station rules to know before voting

Local Elections 2023: when will polling stations be open?

Voters will be required to show photo ID to vote in the May elections

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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning ahead of the May elections

Breaking Martin Lewis issues urgent warning ahead of local elections in May

Polling stations are open from 7am until 10pm today.

Voters across Wakefield district head to polls for 2021 local elections

General election 2019: Everything you need to know about the election in Wakefield

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Polling stations will open on 2 May for the local council elections (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is everything you need to know about council elections 2019

One third of seats on Wakefield Council - a total of one in each ward - will be up for election on Thursday, May 2.

Last chance to register to vote in Wakefield's local elections
Wakefield Council's local elections take place next month, and today is your last chance to register to vote.
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resigned: Coun Clive Hudson stood down in September.

Voters poised to head to the polls for by-election in vacant city ward

Wakefield Council local elections take place today.

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Counting of Ballot forms by Wakefield Election staff in vote to name new Castleford Museum / Library.

Voters ready to choose at the ballot boxes

Counting of Ballot forms by Wakefield Election staff in vote to name new Castleford Museum / Library.

Voters ready to choose at ballot boxes

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