Wakefield Metropolitan District Council2 days agoCouncil reiterates park pledge after legal setbackWakefield Council says it remains committed to turning Welbeck Landfill Site into a country park.2 days agoEngland4 days agoBowling alley plan for former Debenhams storeThe alley would be in the upper floor of the building, plans say, with retail units on ground floor.4 days agoEngland4 days agoTurner Prize winner's art on show at former courtMartin Creed's neon sculpture in Wakefield will read "everything is going to be alright".4 days agoEngland5 days agoLegal battle lost to stop tipping at rubbish dumpThe site in Wakefield is due to be transformed into a country park when the tip finally closes.5 days agoEngland5 Feb 2025Council traffic wardens to wear body-worn camerasThe cameras aim to deter abusive behaviour and to protect staff, Wakefield Council says.5 Feb 2025West Yorkshire3 Feb 2025Stolen sculptures cost almost £200,000 - councilThieves removed the five artworks from outside Wakefield Council's HQ in November, councillors hear.3 Feb 2025West Yorkshire30 Jan 2025Closed dementia care home set to reopen in AprilHazel Garth care home in Knottingley was temporarily shut in May, with residents given little notice.30 Jan 2025West Yorkshire30 Jan 2025Oldest building saved from car park plansTrustees of the Old Vicarage were planning on turning the site into a car park.30 Jan 2025West Yorkshire29 Jan 2025Council faces £370m risk over uninsured buildingsA number of Wakefield Council buildings are currently uninsured or underinsured, auditors warn.29 Jan 2025West Yorkshire