March 2024
A photo of Reverend Canon Paul Cartwright, Councillor Michael Graham & Councillor Steve Tulley at the South Kirkby church

Wakefield Council moves to secure one of the district's most historic churches and combat anti-social behaviour in South Kirkby


Following a consultation exercise carried out by the Council, it was found that residents of South Kirkby were concerned about the level of anti-social behaviour and acts of vandalism affecting one of the town's most historic buildings.
A photo of Tom Frater, Regional Director North East and Yorkshire.at Historic England, Louisa Brooks at  City and Provincial Properties, Cllr Michael Graham, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Growth at Wakefield Council,and Duncan Wilson, Historic England’s Chief Executive on site.

Wakefield Council welcomes funding from Historic England


Discover how this will be used to repair an historic mill as part of the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Rutland Mills.
A photo of Bretton Hall

The Groucho Club to open first venue outside London at Bretton Hall


Read the exciting announcement from the renowned arts and media club, and find out what this means for Wakefield.
A photo of Kellingley Social Club in Knottingley

New designs considered for the former Kellingley Club site


The regeneration of the former Kellingley Club site in Knottingley is moving forward, with a series of dedicated workshops to help shape its future.
A photo of the Normanton High Street arch

Successful grant scheme expanded to benefit businesses in Normanton and South Elmsall


Wakefield Council is making grants available to even more businesses across the district to help improve shop security measures.
A photo of CAPA College students on a stage performing Bowhead Whale

The students of CAPA College join Wakefield Council in celebrating the successful completion of the HAZ project


The Upper Westgate Heritage Action Zone project has helped to preserve and protect the future of 19 historic buildings and five traditional ginnels. A special performance of "Bowhead Whale" was put on to mark the occasion.
A photo of Councillor Michael Graham, Councillor Denise Jeffery and two representatives from Rushbond next to the site of the Wood Street Collection

The Wood Street Collection, set to bring executive homes and luxury living to the city centre


As work gets underway to prepare the Rishworth Street site, we're bringing you the latest information on this exciting new development.
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