Wakefield Metropolitan District Council4 days ago'Aggressive' beggars to face £100 finesWakefield Council has approved extending a Public Spaces Protection Order for three years. 4 days ago4 days agoFlags to stay up around city despite mixed viewsWakefield Council launched a public consultation two months ago after the flags were displayed.4 days ago4 days agoConservation area plan for Wakefield villageWakefield Council has proposed turning Felkirk into a conservation area, along with Castleford town centre. 4 days ago12 Nov 2025Wakefield Council faces £3.1m budget gap next yearDespite the announcement, Wakefield Council's leader says it is in a "strong position" to balance its books.12 Nov 20254 Nov 2025Demolition of town's former social club beginsKellingley Social Club in Knottingley is being replaced by new community and sports facilities.4 Nov 202528 Oct 2025City's two-hour free parking start date confirmedTwo hours of free parking was previously in place at off-street car parks during the pandemic.28 Oct 202523 Oct 2025Tougher powers to crack down on car cruisingThe order in the Wakefield district aims to tackle anti-social behaviour linked to motor vehicles.23 Oct 202514 Oct 2025Crackdown planned on anti-social car cruisingWakefield Council plans to tackle the "dangerous" car events with a Public Space Protection Order.14 Oct 202525 Sep 2025Funding withheld as mining museum strike continuesWakefield Council votes in favour of supporting staff at the National Coal Mining Museum.25 Sep 2025...
