Wakefield Metropolitan District Council3 days ago'Using AI to manipulate the truth is not on'A Wakefield councillor warns of the dangers of fake images in the run-up to local elections.3 days ago5 days agoBed firm ordered to demolish factory extensionWakefield Council rejects the application by Sleep Factory to expand its premises in Ossett.5 days ago6 days agoFans fear 'asset strip' at rugby club - councillorCouncillors have been "inundated" with concerns from Featherstone Rovers fans, meeting hears.6 days ago22 Mar 2026The wall of silence around the Groucho Club's Yorkshire moveThe private members' club was due to open a venue in Wakefield this year - but nothing has happened.22 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Plan to demolish city shopping centre confirmedWakefield councillors vote to buy and knock down the Ridings Shopping Centre.17 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Closed private school reopens for SEND educationWragby School has leased the former Wakefield Independent School site after closure last summer.13 Mar 202612 Mar 2026£200k boost to fund more police officers - councilTwo more enforcement officers will also be funded by the 2026-27 budget, Wakefield Council says.12 Mar 20265 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 2026...
