Wakefield Metropolitan District Council4 days agoWakefield Council agrees deal to buy The Ridings Council chief executive says a deal has been reached with owner Zahid Iqbal for the centre. 4 days ago16 Apr 2026Pool owners vow to ignore council closure orderOssett Leisure has been told it must shut by 17 June after being denied planning permission.16 Apr 20267 Apr 2026'Voters want councillors who are proud of our town'People in Castleford have their say about the big issues ahead of this year's local elections.7 Apr 20266 Apr 2026Fire control centre to become special schoolThe fire control centre has been vacant since 2010 and will offer places for secondary pupils.6 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Man told to close private swimming pool businessPlanning inspector agrees with council concerns about public pool run from private home.2 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Firm says waste site could cost millions to clearResidents fear operator will be slow to comply with legal order to clear the site of waste.2 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Caravan park at former pig farm ordered to closeGovernment inspector upholds Wakefield Council's enforcement notice for site to be cleared.1 Apr 202627 Mar 2026'Using AI to manipulate the truth is not on'A Wakefield councillor warns of the dangers of fake images in the run-up to local elections.27 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Bed firm ordered to demolish factory extensionWakefield Council rejects the application by Sleep Factory to expand its premises in Ossett.25 Mar 2026...
