Wakefield Metropolitan District Council10 hrs agoWakefield Council agrees to scrap climate pledgesThe Reform UK-controlled council agrees to overturn goals made by the Labour administration in 2019.10 hrs ago1 day agoInquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism showInvestigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.1 day ago15 Jul 2026Wakefield Council set to scrap climate pledgesThe Reform UK-controlled council wants to overturn goals made by the Labour administration in 2019.15 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Plans submitted for rooftop hospital solar farmMore than 600 solar panels could be installed at the Fieldhead Hospital site in Wakefield.11 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Battery storage site given go-ahead after appealMore than 2,000 people objected to installing 72 containers for lithium ion batteries near Heath.5 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Funding to repair tens of thousands of potholesThe money is expected to pay for resurfacing, patching and other work on roads in West Yorkshire.3 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Cost to clear waste site could exceed £30mLocal residents have complained about the smell and litter coming from the site for years.1 Jul 202622 Jun 2026Second Reform councillor quits partySteve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May.22 Jun 202621 Jun 2026Plans to turn Methodist chapel into flats approvedThe main church will be converted into 11 flats with parking under the new scheme.21 Jun 2026...
