February 2024
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We’re back, The Regeneration Show - Series Two!


Following the success of the first series, we are absolutely delighted to be back with a brand-new series of The Regeneration Show, and this year we are making it more interactive than ever.
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Shop Improvement Grants, available to even more businesses


Following the expansion of the Cathedral Square Shop Improvement Grant scheme, businesses on Bread Street, Cross Square and Little Westgate can now apply for grants up to £12,000.
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New comic book for school children, celebrating historic Westgate’s transformation


With puzzles, maps, colouring pages, and a wonderful story by children’s author Natasha Holmes – guaranteed to keep children reading – the interactive comic aims to promote the history of some of the city centre’s oldest buildings …and it’s a great read for adults too!
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A win for Pontefract Market in the Design Awards


With all work complete it’s more great news for the towns historic market.
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Wakefield joins UNESCO global network of learning cities


Find out how Wakefield Council are working on a national and international level through UNESCO to share good practice and bring new initiatives to Wakefield.
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Share your ideas and views on the future of Castleford and the City Centre


We have received hundreds of great ideas and suggestions from across the district on how Castleford and the City Centre can be improved. To make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate we have extended the closing date for submitting your feedback.
Complete our Castleford survey
Complete our City Centre survey
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