Community in Wakefield
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Wakefield Council Highlights Importance of Shared Lives Carers During Shared Lives Week 2026
Wakefield Council highlights the vital role of Shared Lives carers during Shared Lives Week 2026, encouraging community involvement in this rewarding support scheme.
Wakefield Family and Youth Hubs Receive Significant Upgrades for Community Engagement
Wakefield's family and youth hubs are being transformed with upgraded facilities and new sensory rooms, enhancing community engagement and support for families.
Wakefield Council Launches Targeted School Uniform Support Scheme for Struggling Families
Wakefield Council introduces a targeted school uniform scheme to support families facing financial hardship, ensuring funds are used effectively where needed most.
Wakefield District Prepares for Water Safety Week from 25 to 30 May 2026
Join Water Safety Week in Wakefield from 25-30 May 2026 to learn essential skills for staying safe around water. Participate in free demonstrations.
Agbrigg Play Area in Wakefield Transformed with New Equipment and Features
The Agbrigg play area in Wakefield has been transformed with new equipment, promoting active play and community bonding for families. Discover the exciting changes.
Former Smoker from Wakefield Voices Their Support for Regional Quit Smoking Campaign
A new quit smoking campaign in Yorkshire and Humber features a Wakefield dad's story. Find out how Jeremy Haigh quit and where to get free local support for your health.
Wakefield Council Announces Plans to Develop a New Specialist School
Wakefield Council announces a £1.6m investment to build a new specialist secondary school, improving access to high-quality education for local children and families.
Bin collections in Wakefield to continue as normal over Easter
Planning an Easter spring clean in Wakefield? Find all you need to know about your bin collections, garden waste, and household waste recycling centre opening times.
A Legacy of Innovation and Integrity: Understanding the Tributes Paid to Senior Coroner Kevin McLoughlin
Wakefield Council and the legal community mourn Senior Coroner Kevin McLoughlin. Discover the lasting impact and innovation he brought to West Yorkshire.
£100 Seasonal Cost of Living Voucher for Pensioners Receiving Council Tax Support in Wakefield
Wakefield Council is giving a £100 shopping voucher to 10,000 pensioners on Council Tax Support to help with the cost of living. Find out how to qualify.
Wakefield Council Invests £98,000 to Refurbish Agbrigg Park Play Area
Wakefield Council is investing £98,000 to transform Agbrigg Park's play area for local families. Discover the new zipline, climbing frames, and more!
How the New School Uniform Scheme Works in Wakefield
Wakefield Council is launching a £2m school uniform support scheme to help families with rising costs. Find out how the contribution works and who is eligible.
How Wakefield Cabinet to Consider New Technology Enabled Care Service
Learn how Wakefield Council is ensuring a smooth transition for its Care Link service, with a new provider set to offer continuous support for residents.
Wakefield Council Launches Renewed Offer for School Libraries
Wakefield Council launches a new library service to help children in local schools fall in love with reading for pleasure. Discover the plan, Gerri Giraffe's Book Bus, and its success at Jerry Clay Academy.
Your Complete Guide to the Free Activity Memberships Across Wakefield
Wakefield Council launches Aspire Ignite, a new free membership for 16-24s offering access to leisure facilities including gym, swimming, climbing & more.
The Full Story Behind Why the Castleford Subway to Close Temporarily for New Artistic Makeover
Discover the new art installations coming to Castleford's Beancroft Subway. See how Wakefield Council is improving the area and find details on the short closure.
Everything Families Need to Know as a Newly Refurbished Play Area Opens in Kettlethorpe
The Stanbridge Road play area in Kettlethorpe is now open! Discover the exciting new multi-play-unit and inclusive equipment funded by Wakefield Council for local families.
How Classroom Robots Boost Confidence and Attendance for Children in Wakefield
Discover how innovative technology in Wakefield schools is helping children with medical needs or school avoidance reconnect, reducing isolation and boosting wellbeing.
Wakefield Council: A Breakdown of the New £4.3 Million Investment
Discover how Wakefield Council's £4.3M funding boost will help tackle the cost of living, support pensioners, and improve roads and parks across the district.
A Manifesto for Change: How Wakefield Residents Call for Action to Put Health Before Profit
Wakefield residents formed a Citizens’ Jury demanding change. Read their manifestos for better community health, affordable food, and less industry influence.
Free Tree Giveaway Returns to Wakefield This Weekend: Here’s How to Get Yours
Wakefield Council's popular free tree giveaway is back! Get a free native tree for your garden to help local wildlife. Find out when and where to collect yours.
A New Concrete Mixer Driving Growth For Construction Sites In Yorkshire?
Where Can I See Elf The Musical In Wakefield For Christmas 2025?
The sell-out smash hit Elf The Musical is back! Diva Productions brings Buddy the Elf to Wakefield's Unity Hall for a bigger, sparklier Christmas family show. Get tickets now!
What Are The Best Cosy Greene King Pub Stays In Yorkshire This Winter?
Find your perfect cosy winter stay at a Greene King pub in Yorkshire. Book direct for deals like £50 Sunday stays and 20% off food at inns near the Dales.
How Can Wakefield Residents Shape The New Plan To Protect Nature In West Yorkshire?
A new plan aims to restore nature across West Yorkshire. Wakefield residents can join the public consultation to protect local wildlife, rivers, and green spaces.
What Is The New Traders Market Event In Castleford And How Can You Get A Stall?
Got a side-venture? Wakefield's New Traders Market in Castleford is your chance to shine. Find dates, details, and how to get a free stall for your small business.
What Is The New Roman Castleford Digital Experience At Queens Mill?
Discover Roman Castleford with a new interactive digital experience. Use augmented reality to see archaeological finds from the museum. Full info on the launch event.
What Free Beach-Themed Events Are Happening In Castleford For Families This August?
Join Wakefield Council's free Summer FunFest in Castleford this August! A week of beach-themed family fun with sandpits, funfair rides, and face painting.
What Is The New Artistic Upgrade At Tickle Cock Bridge In Castleford?
Castleford's famous Tickle Cock Bridge has a vibrant new look! See the stunning public mural by artist Emmeline North, part of a wider regeneration project.
How Is Mayor Tracy Brabin Tackling The Housing Crisis With Affordable Homes In West Yorkshire And Wakefield?
Mayor Tracy Brabin pledges 5,000 new affordable homes to tackle the West Yorkshire housing crisis. Find out how this plan will help Wakefield and the region.
What Is The Wakefield Inclusive Sports Festival And What Can People Do There?
Looking for local, inclusive sport in Wakefield? Join our free festival on Aug 16, 2025. A fun day for all people to try physical activities. Find out more!
What's On In Wakefield This Summer For Families: Jason Wilsher-Mills Exhibition And Events
Discover fun family events in Wakefield this summer with the Jason Wilsher-Mills exhibition. Enjoy free workshops, accessible tours, and unique inflatable sculptures.
What's On This Weekend In Clarence Park? Clarence Shockwaves Music Festival Guide
Where’s The Best Curry In West Yorkshire? Locals Say It’s This Wakefield Favourite
How Does Beat The Street Work In Hemsworth, Ryhill, And Havercroft?
When Is The Continental Street Market In Wakefield And What Can You Eat There?
What’s New At Gorton Street Park? Wakefield’s £60k Play Area Upgrade Explained
Who Is Jodie Ounsley And How Did She Break A Guinness World Record Carrying A Coal Bag?
What’s on at The Art House Wakefield on 26 April? Makers Market, Open Studios and Hands-On Print Fun
Free Easter Fun At Wakefield District Markets: What’s Happening And When?
Experience The Sleeping Tree at Wakefield Exchange – A Journey Into the Sounds of the Sumatran Rainforest
How to Boost Your Career and Wellbeing at Wakefield’s First Festival of Learning
What is Wakefield Exchange? Everything You Need to Know About This New Creative Hub
Which Yorkshire fish & chip shops made the UK's Top 50?
What to Expect at Wakefield Rhubarb Festival 2025: Fun for the Whole Family!
How to Help Wakefield Become Greener: Volunteer to Plant a Woodland
Isaiah Vagana signs with Wakefield Trinity for multiple years
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration – Watch This Star-Studded Concert Film in Yorkshire Cinemas This November!"
