Wakefield Metropolitan District Council4 days agoReduced hours for libraries and museums consideredThe council say the measure would help cut costs, but it wants to limit the impact on visitors.4 days ago11 Dec 2024Council to expand domestic abuse supportThe new services in Wakefield include counselling for children and a course for perpetrators.11 Dec 2024West Yorkshire2 Dec 2024Council could axe more than 200 jobs amid cutsWakefield Council needs to save £29m from its budget in the next financial year.2 Dec 2024West Yorkshire30 Nov 2024Bronze sculptures stolen from £1m city art trailThe sculptures were installed in Wakefield last year as part of the £1m trail.30 Nov 2024West Yorkshire28 Nov 2024Chippy mural scrapped over Nazi SS symbol rowThe council disputes the artist used SS symbols, but says another design will be found.28 Nov 2024West Yorkshire21 Nov 2024Luxury bed firm refused permission for extensionThe Sleep Factory in Ossett first drew complaints about keeping residents "awake at night" in 2018.21 Nov 2024West Yorkshire20 Nov 2024Councillors to vote on allowances freezeCouncil leader Denise Jeffery says residents are struggling with the cost of living crisis.20 Nov 2024West Yorkshire17 Nov 2024History of 'cultural icon' motel plannedDevelopers say they want to collect memories of the Redbeck Motel in Crofton, near Wakefield.17 Nov 2024West Yorkshire15 Nov 2024Lake repair work to get under way at parkPeople cannot currently access parts of Pontefract Park's lake as its edge has become hazardous.15 Nov 2024West Yorkshire