Wakefield Metropolitan District Council13 hrs agoFirm appointed to build hotel on old station siteConstruction work at the former Wakefield Westgate Station is now due to begin in 2027.13 hrs ago19 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 20267 Feb 2026Council tax police precept to rise above inflationCouncil tax in West Yorkshire will include an extra 5.7% for the policing precept from April.7 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Shopping centre demolition 'death knock' for cityThe 1980s shopping centre is set to make way for a redevelopment but some are sad to see it go.6 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Sun sculpture heading to Yorkshire for summerThe artwork, measuring 7m (23ft) in diameter, will be in West Yorkshire from June to September.2 Feb 202631 Jan 2026Objections lodged over plan for 55 new homes A developer called it a "once in a generation opportunity" for a mix of housing options and a health hub. 31 Jan 2026...
