September 2023
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Tell us what Leisure & Entertainment options would bring you to Wakefield city centre


As part of our commitment to creating a ‘City for Tomorrow’, Wakefield Council is working to bring more leisure and entertainment attractions to the city centre.

Our Spare Time Survey has been created to help us understand how best to encourage people to visit the city and stay for longer while they are here.

Your views are important to us, as we want to create a city that offers something for everyone, including families, young people, friendship groups and older people. Please take a moment to tell us how you enjoy spending your spare time.
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Making Homes Across The District Mega Solar!


The Wakefield Mega Solar project involved installing 115 solar PV systems between October 2021 and September 2022 at various homes across the district.
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Pontefract becomes first town in the district to implement award-winning Streets for People remodelling scheme


Horsefair's award-winning 'Streets for People' remodelling scheme has been expanded to allow changes to junctions on North Baileygate to be incorporated into the scheme.
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Planning permission approved for former Castleford Baths site


A planning application made by WDH and EQUANS for 69 new affordable homes on the former Castleford Baths site was approved this month.
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Council starts town centre drop in sessions for businesses


Wakefield First business support provides FREE tailored business support to Wakefield district-based enterprises to help them achieve their objectives.
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