Wakefield Metropolitan District Council17 hrs agoPrivate pool asks to stay open after planning rowOssett Leisure, which had been told to shut, says it will be run "very differently" from before.17 hrs ago4 days agoCouncil urged to bring more businesses into town with £45m planCastleford residents share their views on how the council should spend almost £45m on regeneration.4 days ago11 Aug 2026Firms face charges for peak-time roadworksLeeds, Wakefield and Kirklees say the charges are aimed at reducing roadwork delays.11 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Bikers cause 'disgraceful' damage to golf course"Significant" damage was caused to large areas of City of Wakefield Golf Club, the council says.7 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Under-investigation Reform councillor defectsRhys Carr joins the SDP just three months after being elected as a Reform councillor in Wakefield.6 Aug 202631 Jul 2026Urban explorer says trespass incidents are to 'explore interest in history'Intruders have entered County Hall, Bretton Hall and tunnels on Pinderfields Hospital site.31 Jul 202630 Jul 2026Playground plans scrapped after noise concerns There were 11 objections to the playground planned for Barracks Playing Fields in Pontefract.30 Jul 202629 Jul 2026What next for The Ridings after council's switch to Reform?A public consultation over future of Wakefield shopping centre bought by council comes to an end.29 Jul 202627 Jul 2026County Hall intruders footage reported to policeVideos show men entering the Grade I listed council building in Wakefield.27 Jul 2026...
