Wakefield Metropolitan District Council12 hrs agoClosed private school reopens for SEND educationWragby School has leased the former Wakefield Independent School site after closure last summer.12 hrs ago1 day ago£200k boost to fund more police officers - councilTwo more enforcement officers will also be funded by the 2026-27 budget, Wakefield Council says.1 day ago5 Mar 2026Housing and health centre plans withdrawnObjections to development in Notton include that GP surgery would bring too much traffic.5 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Wakefield council tax bills to rise by 4.99%Councillors agree the budget for the coming year, with council tax bills set to rise in April.3 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Firm appointed to build hotel on old station siteConstruction work at the former Wakefield Westgate Station is now due to begin in 2027.27 Feb 202619 Feb 2026More places given conservation area statusNew conservation areas protect historic parts of Castleford town centre and Felkirk.19 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Demolition plan for 1980s shopping centre approvedThe 1980s precinct is to be demolished, replaced with housing, green spaces and leisure facilities.17 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Plan for £3.5m school uniform and winter fuel fundWakefield Council's fund aims to help families and those in need of winter fuel support payments.11 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Unauthorised works at nuclear bunker to be fixedThe above ground works at the 1950s site were carried out by a previous owner, the plans say.10 Feb 2026...
