Wakefield Metropolitan District Council12 hrs agoCost to clear waste site could exceed £30mLocal residents have complained about the smell and litter coming from the site for years.12 hrs ago22 Jun 2026Second Reform councillor quits partySteve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May.22 Jun 202621 Jun 2026Plans to turn Methodist chapel into flats approvedThe main church will be converted into 11 flats with parking under the new scheme.21 Jun 202621 Jun 2026The town where Labour support has fallen by 52%Voters tell the BBC they have switched to Reform after becoming disillusioned with Labour.21 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Council votes to cut school uniform grantOnly families in the most need will now be eligible for school uniform vouchers for their children.17 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Newly elected Reform councillor quits partyRhys Carr says the party is "no longer the right fit for me".9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Woman's famous gorilla statue to move to LondonAdele Teale was told by Wakefield Council that the gorilla must be removed from her Stanley house.9 Jun 202627 May 2026Council cuts £1.3m from free school uniform schemeThe Reform UK-led Wakefield council is reducing the previous adminstration's £2m budget.27 May 202620 May 2026New leaders sworn in for West Yorkshire councilsVoting took place across the region on Wednesday with two new Reform leaders appointed.20 May 2026...
