Wakefield Metropolitan District Council2 days agoCouncil cuts £1.3m from free school uniform schemeThe Reform UK-led Wakefield council is reducing the previous adminstration's £2m budget.2 days ago20 May 2026New leaders sworn in for West Yorkshire councilsVoting took place across the region on Wednesday with two new Reform leaders appointed.20 May 202618 May 2026Solar farm given approval despite objectionsPanels will be installed across greenbelt land at Owlers Farm, between Ossett and Kirkhamgate.18 May 202616 May 2026How Reform and Greens took advantage of Labour's slow-motion election nightmareA week on, what should we take from this year's local election results in Yorkshire?16 May 202616 May 2026Reform now run Wakefield - so what do the locals think?Reform UK councillor Karl Johnson is set to become the new leader of Wakefield Council following a dramatic shift in power last week. Here's what some of the locals think.16 May 202615 May 2026Reform won big in West Yorkshire - but what next?Political map looks very different after huge losses for Labour and major Reform gains.15 May 202612 May 2026Reform council leaders vow to put district firstReform UK's Karl Johnson is selected to be Wakefield leader after the party secured control of the council.12 May 20269 May 2026Green light for padel courts at rugby clubSandal RUFC on Standbridge Lane in Wakefield can build four courts on its overflow car park.9 May 20268 May 2026Reform UK ousts Labour from Wakefield CouncilThe Labour Party, which has ruled exclusively in Wakefield since 1974, is virtually wiped out.8 May 2026...
